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Saiku Historical Museum

4.5

27 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Pref. Takigunmeiwachou Takegawa 503

This historical museum run by Mie Prefecture is located about a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Railway's Saiku Station. The place where the museum is built is the site of the palace for the ancient imperial princesses serving at the Ise shrine from ancient times until the period of the northern and southern dynasties (1336-1392). The exhibits are centered on Shinto rituals, history and culture related to the princesses serving at Ise Jingu Shrine. The research results of the townscape at the time based on over 30-year excavation survey of the site are also on display. Special exhibitions and lectures are also held, and among them is a unique one where you can tour an actual site currently being excavated.

名称として《斎宮》を知っていましたが実際にどのようなことをやっていたのかよくわからず今回ゆったりと伊勢・志摩エリアを旅行したのを機会に《斎宮跡》内の3施設の1ケ所として訪問しました。こちらの内部は3つのエリア；映像展示室と展示室1&2...
Osatsu Ama Museum

3.5

45 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Tobashi Ousatsuchou 1238

The Osatsu Ama Museum allows guests to come in contact with the history and culture of Osatsu’s ama divers, and is full of many interesting things to see and do such as a diorama depicting the work done by ama in the past, displays of tools and work clothes, a simulation experience using tools to remove abalones from rock surfaces, as well as sculptures and paintings. It is also convenient as a base for sightseeing in Osatsu and also rents out bicycles.

石神さん詣の駐車場で立ち寄り。駐車場代は無料。顔ハメパネルもあったり中の展示物も楽しめる。となりにある立派な松（昇龍の松）は見応えあり。有難うございました
Naiku Kaguraden

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Ise-shi Ujitachicho 1

This hall for traditional kagura music and dance performances is located in the Naiku (inner shrine) area of the Ise Jingu shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami. The gabled, hipped roofed building stands midway along the shrine road leading from Ujibashi Bridge to the Shogu main shrine, and here visitors can purchase protective amulets and receive blessings. The grand kagura performances held at Ise Jingu are said to be the entertainment of the gods and have been held as Shinto rituals since ancient times. During the Edo period, it was extremely popular to make the pilgrimage to Ise Jingu, and it is said one in every six people in the country had visited the shrine at least once. And it was the grand kagura performances the shrine held which most attracted pilgrims during this time. According to tradition, today the prayers of shrine visitors continue to be conveyed to the gods through these performances.

伊勢神宮内宮にある立派な御殿です。正月だからか三重県産の酒樽が多数積まれていました。お清めの意味があるのだと思いますがなかなか壮観でした。
Aekuni Shrine

4.0

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Igashi Ichinomiya 877

This shrine is the highest ranked in Iga, and is located right off the Meihan Expressway's Iga-Ichinomiya Interchange. On the grounds of the shrine, there are several power spots such as a longevity well said to give you health and prosperity in business, a marriage shrine, and rocks to grants divine blessings of easy childbirth. In addition, there is a stone monument with an engraved haiku written by Matsuo Basho when he visited the shrine, and there are many other sightseeing spots such as Mt. Nangu, lovingly called Iga Kofuji (Small Fuji of Iga). The shishi kagura (lion dances) that are performed at events in January, April and December are the prototype for dances throughout Iga, and have been designated an Intangible Folk cultural Property by Mie Prefecture.

伊賀国の一宮。年末に参拝。無料の駐車場も広い。拝殿は華やかで東日本に広がっていった阿部氏の祖、大彦を偲ばせる。ご祭神は大彦命、少彦名命、金山比咩命。また境内にはかつての磐座を御神体とする大石神社があり、この神社の狛シャチホコの鼻が長かった。出雲色が濃い神社のため、桃太郎岩が浮いている。
Kazahinomi-no-miya

4.5

35 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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This associate shrine of Inner Ise Shrine is dedicated to the gods Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Shinatobe-no-Mikoto who govern the wind and the rain. Originally called the “Wind Shrine,” after the Mongolian army was driven off by the kamikaze (divine wind) during the Kamakura-Period the shrine was elevated to the Kazahinomi no Miya. Midway along the path towards Kazahinomi-no-miya you’ll cross a river and the beautiful bridge across the river is very popular with shrine visitors.

ご祭神は、級長津彦命、級長戸辺命瀧祭神で、別宮10社中9位とのことです。正宮、荒祭宮、風日祈宮、大山祇神社・子安神社の順でお参りするのがルールのようですが、道なりでお参りすると風日祈宮、正宮、荒祭宮、大山祇神社・子安神社の順になってしまいます。島路川を風日祈宮御橋でわたってお参りします。途中の景色は大変美しいです。
Soranpo Yokkaichi Municipal Museum and Planetarium

4.0

36 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Yokkaichi-shi Yasujima 1-3-16

In addition to a permanent exhibition spanning three floors which recreates the history of Yokkaichi City with life-sized dioramas, a variety of special exhibitions are held on the fourth floor. There's also the most advanced planetarium on Earth on the fifth floor, which is capable of projecting around 140 million stars, the most in the world. Further, the Yokkaichi Pollution and Environmental Museum for Future Awareness is located on the second floor.

是非訪れて欲しい博物館。プラネタリウムは予約をしていかなければ、週末は難しいようです。今回は四日市の歴史に関する展示を観ました。先人の公害に対する取組、戦い、対策について深く学ぶ事が出来ました。無料ですが、充実した施設です。
Koube no Miya Yomo Shrine

4.5

19 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Wataraiguntaikichou Ouchiyama 3314-2

This shrine is affectionately referred to as “atama no miya-san” or “okashira-san” because of the benefits it is said to confer upon the upper parts of the body, particularly the head. According to legend, the skull of Karahashi Chujo Mitsumori was enshrined here in 1191. Many visit to pray for academic achievement, mercantile wisdom, healing for head injuries and illnesses, especially during exam season. The water of the “Koube fountain” close to the main building is said to grant wisdom, and the nearby “Koube stone” is said to heal illness. The closest station is Ouchiyama Station.

何人もの人の顔が浮かび上がったように見える岩が不思議です。頭の神様は日本でここしかないと言われています。
Danjiri Museum

3.5

41 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Iga-shi Ueno Marunouchi 122-4

"In this museum, you can learn about the distinctive features and history of the area's traditional danjiri festival floats. The museum displays three danjiri floats used in the Ueno Tenjin Festival, an autumn festival held in Iga City's Ueno district which has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Three 300-inch screens in the museum display videos of the festival, enabling visitors to experience a realistic atmosphere and the noise of the festival through high definition imagery. The museum also has an area recreating the festival's ""Procession of Demons,"" a highly unusual event unlike almost anything else in Japan, and no matter what time of year it is, you can enjoy the spirit of the festival. There's also an area where you can try on ninja garb, and a shop selling local souvenirs and specialty products from the former castle town area of Ueno, Iga City."

This is a museum and also a place where u can rental the ninja outfit. It is quite fun to dress up like a ninja and walk around the city and of course the ninja museum. The staff are very helpful...
Motoori Norinaga Museum

4.0

29 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Matsusakashi Tonomachi 1536-7

The Motoori Norinaga Museum is the former residence (Suzuya) of Motoori Norinaga, a scholar of ancient Japanese literature and culture who lived in the Edo period, and has a collection of approximately 16,000 items that include displays of his Commentary on the Kojiki, handwritten manuscripts, articles that belonged to him, and a self-portrait. Of the entire collection, 467 types and 1,949 items are National Important Properties, and 20 types of 31 items are Prefectural Tangible Cultural Properties. There are many displays and special events, and one can learn about Motoori Norinaga as well as Japanese culture after the latter half of the 18th century. It is approximately 15 minutes on foot from JR Matsusaka Station.

松坂城址にある本居宣長記念館です。お名前だけは日本史のにおいて学びましたが具体的には説明できません。興味が有る方は寄られると良いかもしれませんね。
Matsuo Kannonji Temple

4.0

13 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Kusubechou 156-6

This Kannon (Goddess of mercy) temple for driving out evil spirits is said to be the oldest in Japan. With an original legend that it was built in a place where dragons lives, there are many other dragon god legends. A popular one among them, there is a story that a male and female pair of dragons appeared from the pond and protected Kannon when the main temple caught fire 600 years ago. When the floorboards were being replaced about 10 years ago, the image of dragon emerged by chance in the grains of the boards, and this Nade Ryu (stroking dragon) became famous as a power spot since it was said you could receive benefits by stroking it.

住職でもないボランティアの女性の上から目線の長々としたどうでもいいような話、いい加減に嫌になりましたねぇ・・・添乗員のミスでありバス出発時刻を告げて、もっとメリハリのある短い話にさせるべき。特に特定企業の名を出してどうこう・・・ほめるのは本人の勝手だが、裏の顔まで分かっている当方にとっては笑い話にもならない。具体的名称は出すべきではない、白けてしまうから・・・。ここは日本最古の厄除観音らしい...
Owase-jinja Shrine

4.0

26 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Owaseshi Kitaurachou 12-5

Owase-jinja Shrine is located five minutes by car from the Owase-Kita Interchange on the Kisei Highway. Susa-no-o-no-Mikoto is its enshrined deity, and it is the only shrine in Owase that has such a long history. According to tradition, it was founded in the Taiho period (701-703), and it is said that many warriors came to pray for victory during the Warring States period. Every year, a festival called Yaya Matsuri, a festival principally for young men, is held on Old New Year, February 1 to 5, and it is considered one of Japan's many strange festivals. Two large camphor trees that stand within the precincts are considered husband and wife trees, and are said to be more than a thousand years old. They have been designated prefectural natural monuments.

体験云々ではなく、ここの女性従業員の電話対応があまりにもひどい。受けていてすごく面倒くさそうに対応され、気分が著しく悪くなった。この神社に行く気が失せた。
Kawagoe Electric Tower Museum Tera 46

4.0

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Mie-gun Kawagoecho Kamezakishinden Asake 87-1

This museum is located an approximately five-minute drive from Mie-Kawagoe Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway. It has learning facilities dedicated to energy and our lifestyles. The museum's theme is coexistence between humans and the Earth and our future, and it has impactful exhibitions displayed that visitors can actually see, touch and play with, while learning about their environment and energy. Outside, on the first floor, is Isewan Geoland. On the third floor are exhibitions such as a fantastic wonder machine that takes visitors on a ride through the 4.6 billion years of the Earth's history. All seven floors of the museum contain exhibitions that people of all ages, from children to adults can enjoy learning from.

東京から帰省した孫を連れて出かけました。中部電力によるテーマパーク仕立ての展示館ですが、エネルギーに関して楽しく学びながら遊べる電力館です。特に、5階のハイパーシアターは大画面と手元のタッチペン式コンピューターによる色んなプログラム（私どもが入室した時間は、海の生物にお絵かきした魚たちが大画面を泳いでビックリ）で子どもだけじゃなく大人も充分楽しめます。他にもクイズコーナーやゲームコーナー...
Tsu Kannon (Enichizan Kannonji Temple)

3.5

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Tsushi Daimon 32-19

This Shingon Buddhist temple is located approximately a three-minute walk after getting off the Mie Kotsu bus at the Kyoguchitatemachi bus stop from the JR and Kintetsu Railway Tsu Station. Officially named Enichizan Kannonji Temple is one of the three major Kannon temples in Japan, along with theAsakusaKannon inTokyoand Osu-Kannon inNagoya. Having continued to protect the city of Tsu for over 1,300 years since the Nara period (710-794), it was repaired in 1580 by the lord of Tsu Castle, Oda Nobukane. In the adjacent museum, many treasures passed down with a long history are on display, including portraits of Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, Buddhist paintings, crafts and old documents.

桐の花がきれいに咲いていました。裏手に無料駐車場があり、気軽に行けます。五重の塔もなかなか見応えがあります。
Kuwana City Museum

4.0

24 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Pref. Kuwanashi Kyoumachi 37-1

"This museum, dedicated to the history of Kuwana City, displays a collection related to the history of the Kuwana Domain, and to the local pottery Banko ware. It also has special exhibitions of paintings and woodblocks, as well as works from the Kuwana-connected swordsmith Muramasa. Their Sword Handling experience is growing ever more popular, and is offered as a ""Hometown Tax"" incentive gift."

2023年NHK大河トラマ《どうする家康》に興味を持たれているのであれば来年の企画展；令和5年(2023)1年14日-2月26日[こうなる徳川将軍家 -家康と千姫ー特別公開千姫復元着物]を如何でしょうか。私達は令和4年(2022)10月22日-11月27日華ひらく近代工芸の美、板谷波山（陶芸家...
Home of Matsuo Basho

3.5

25 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Igashi Uenoakasakachou 304

This is the childhood home of the great poet Matsuo Basho, who lived here until the age of 29. The grounds contain a stone slab inscribed with the haiku Basho composed when he found the umbilical cord his family had kept in this house – “Old village! / Umbilical’s tail at cry / Year’s end.” A building called the Chogetsuken in the garden behind the house is where The Seashell Game poetry anthology was compiled by Basho. The home provides visitors with a glimpse of the life Basho lived in the place here returned to on many occasions after his travels.

芭蕉が生きてたころの建物ではないですけど、古民家としてそれなりに風情があっていい感じでした。すき焼きの老舗「金谷本店」から徒歩3分です。
Seki Machinami Museum

3.5

23 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Kameyamashi Sekichounakamachi 482

Seki Machinami Museum, located about ten minutes’ walk from Seki Station on JR Kansai Main Line, is an exhibition facility using the machiya (townhouse) architecture typical of Sekijuku for which a post town of the Edo period (1603-1868) has been reproduced. It exhibits daily items such as money boxes and traditional straw hats used at the machiya in those days and historical documents of Sekijuku. When you go to the second floor using Hakokaidan which is a stair-like storage space, you can see pictures showing changes in the townscape and a diorama of Sekijuku. From the second floor of the museum, the townscape of Sekijuku can be enjoyed.

関駅から徒歩10分ほど。旧東海道沿いにある。入館料は関宿旅籠玉屋歴史資料館と共通で300円。関の山車会館をプラスした3館共通入館券は500円。資料館の建物(旧別所家)は江戸時代末期築の関宿を代表する町屋建築のひとつで、間口は狭く奥行きが長い。前面2階は漆喰塗りで虫籠窓が設けられている。室内にある箱階段や、部屋に置かれた長火鉢、銭箱などが江戸を感じさせる。主屋裏には土蔵があり、関宿に関する解説パ...
Matsusaka City Museum of History and Folklore

4.0

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Matsusaka-shi Tonomachi 1539

This museum tells the history of Matsusaka City and is located about a 15-minute walk from Matsusaka Station. Housed in the former Iinan County Library that was built in 1912, the building was renovated to become the museum it is today. The building has been designated a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. Centered on the history of Matsusaka City, it has exhibits about Matsusaka merchants, Ise face powder and Matsusaka cotton that were mainly handled by Matsusaka merchants. On the first floor, there is a restoration exhibit of the store of a Matsusaka merchant using large imitation leather and tobacco container signboard.

松阪城跡の中にある歴史民俗資料館。建物は明治45年1912年に建てられた旧飯南郡図書館で、国の登録有形文化財にも指定されている歴史的建築物。2階が松阪出身の映画監督、小津安二郎の記念館になっていて、小津ファンには見逃せないところです。
Sekijuku Hatago Tamaya Historical Museum

4.5

18 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Kameyamashi Sekichounakamachi 444-1

Sekijuku Hatago Tamaya Historical Museum located about eight minutes’ walk from JR Seki Station is the first hatago museum in Japan and situated almost in the middle of the Sekijuku region where the townscapes of the Edo period (1603-1868) remain strong. Hatago means the accommodation which samurai and common people used in the Edo period. Particularly, Tamaya is a large hatago so typical of Sekijuku that it was said if you stayed in Seki, Tsuruya or Tamaya was the place. It is restored today and has become a museum where you can see items such as bedding and cutlery used at the time, historical documents about travel by the common people, and ukiyoe (woodblock prints) by Hiroshige Utagawa.

関駅から徒歩10分ほど。入館料は関まちなみ資料館と共通で300円。関の山車会館をプラスした3館共通入館券は500円。玉屋(旧村山家)は関宿を代表する大旅籠のひとつ。1階が店・帳場・主屋で2階が客室、その奥に離れがあり、中庭を挟んで土蔵がある。室内には当時使われていた食器、宿帳、旅道具などを、土蔵には浮世絵などを展示している。大旅籠とはいえ、最大200人も宿泊したということは一人当たりのスペー...
Kumano Kiwa Mine Museum

4.0

20 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Kumanoshi Kiwachouitaya 110-1

This museum is on National Route 311 in Itaya, Kiwa-cho, Kumano City. It displays materials related to the copper mining that was the area's primary industry from the Nara period until 1978, when the mine was closed. They have actual minecarts and tools used in the mines, as well as a recreation of a shaft elevator to observe.

日本の近代化に貢献した金属鉱山の歴史を残す施設です。トロッコに乗って作業員が坑内に入り、銅を手掘りしていた様子がわかるようになっています。説明を聞きながら回るほどは時間的に余裕がなかったので、自由に見学しました。実際のトロッコなどが展示されていて、鉱山に入ったような気分になれました。
Kuwana City Ishidori Kaikan

3.5

22 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Kuwana-shi Kyomachi 16

"This museum stands on the old Tokaido highway in Kyo-machi, Kuwana City. The museum's exhibits present the Ishidori Festival, a designated National Important Intangible Folk-Cultural Property held by the Kuwana Sosha (also known as Kasuga Shrine) in the city every summer. The festival involves a procession of over 40 huge traditional festival floats and has been dubbed the ""noisiest festival in Japan."" Through videos and rare historical artefacts such as a festival float built in the late Edo period, visitors can experience the thrills of the festival. The museum operates out of the former Kuwana Credit Union Kyo-machi Branch building, a designated National Tangible Cultural Property."

こちらの建物が《国登録有形文化財》であり、《石取祭》が《国指定重要無形民俗文化財》《ユネスコ無形文化遺産》であることから訪問しました。実際の《石取祭》では 43台[令和4年（2022）8月開催]の祭車が使われたようですが [石取会館]内に祭車一台のみ展示されています。一般的な祭車は4輪ですが《石取祭》の祭車は3輪であることが面白い点です。一方で祭車1台の大きさが大きくないので 1台だけ...

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Spread across the eastern side of the Kii Peninsula, Mie prefecture boasts hundreds of kilometers of pretty coastline comprising the oyster-rich Toba city and Shima National Park all the way down to Kumano, a city that marks the beginning of part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, which runs into neighboring Wakayama prefecture. However, Mie is best known for the Ise Jingu Shinto shrine inland, one of the oldest and largest shrines in the country.