Mie
From history and culture to gourmet food and entertainment,
we’ve packed all the charms of Mie into one place!
Attractions
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Ise jingu
History of Ise Jingu Officially known simply as “Jingu,” Ise Jingu is Japan’s most important Shinto shrine, dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, the sun goddess who is said to have created Japan. Affectionately called “O-Ise-san,” it is a sacred place that the vast majority of Japanese people visit at least once…
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Nagashima Spa Land
Nagashima Spa Land Boasting a 60-year history, this is one of the world's leading amusement parks. Enjoy over 10 different roller coasters. In addition to the amusement park, there are plenty of other facilities to enjoy, including pools, hot springs, inns, and large shopping centers. Nagashima Spa Land Jazz Dream Nagashima…
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Ninja
Ninja They were what we would call spies today, and were active during the Sengoku period (1500-1600) and the Edo period (1600-1860).They had a variety of abilities honed through rigorous training from childhood, including the leg strength to walk across Japan and carry out espionage activities, the physical skills to sneak…
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Kumano Old load
Kumano Old load A World Heritage Site with over 1,000 years of history (registered as a Cultural Heritage Site in 2004, it is the second road in the world to do so).The Kumano region, which is also mentioned in the Nihon Shoki, is the largest sacred site and an object…