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Meoto Iwa (Husband and Wife Rocks)

4.0

669 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Futamichoue 575 Meoto Iwa in

The Husband and Wife Rocks is a fantastic sightseeing spot on Futamigaura Beach and this unique geographic feature has long been seen as a place to worship the sunrise. The rocks are seen as torii gates for the rising sun and are located on the sacred Okitama jinseki group of holy stones 700 meters away from the coast connected to the god Sarutahiko. The male stone is nine meters high; the female four meters. The sun can be seen rising between the rocks from May through July, while in autumn and winter, full moon appears between them.

If visiting Ise, you have to visit Meotoiwa Rocks. Its a few minutes drive from town along the coast. There is parking here, but it can be limited. There is a nice paved trail hugging the coast that...
Ise Jingu Naiku

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujitachichou 1

This is the other one of Ise Jingu’s shogu, officially called Kotaijingu. It is considered to have begun when the imperial princess Yamato-hime-no-miya determined that Amaterasu Omikami would be enshrined on the banks of the Isuzugawa River. Crossing over the Ujibashi Bridge and proceeding along the long gravel path that approaches the shrine over which Japanese cedar trees tower, one will arrive at the o-seiden (main building), which is enclosed by multiple layers of fencing. The vast grounds include a kagura hall, betsugu (an associated shrine), and free rest areas for worshippers, and the entire area is enveloped in a sacred atmosphere. Visitors can take a bus from Isuzugawa Station or Ujiyamada Station and get off at the Naiku-mae stop.
Futami Okitama-jinja Shrine

4.0

381 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Futamichoue 575

A Shinto shrine famous for the Meoto Iwa (“Married Couple Rocks”) situated 700 meters off the coast. The shrine is dedicated to the god Sarutahiko Okami. The offshore Meoto Iwa are sacred rocks affiliated with Sarutahiko Okami. The rocks serve as a torii gate for those worshiping the sun. Because of their resemblance to a married couple cuddling close, the Meoto Iwa are said to be a symbol of matrimonial harmony and luck in love. Each year, on the summer solstice, you can come to worship the morning sun as it rises between the rocks. Numerous Futami frog statues, messengers of the gods donated by people whose prayers at the shrine were granted, can be found on the shrine grounds.

Several shrines along the walkway that clings to the cliff side. Dedicated to Mikestu the Shinto goddess of marriage harmony. Many statue frogs to pat for a wish. And the fascinating folklore story...
Sarutahiko Shrine

4.0

418 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujiurata 2-1-10

Sarutahiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami. It is recorded in the ancient Kojiki and Nihon shoki that the great god Sarutahiko Okami guides everything towards the best state. According to legend, after guiding Amaterasu’s grandson to Takachiho, he married Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. He then chose to reside in Ise and from there guided the development of the nation. A shrine known as the Sarume Shrine, dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, is located on the shrine grounds. When the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami hid herself in a cave, she was persuaded to come out again after a kagura performance of song and dance by Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. Accordingly, she is worshiped as the goddess of the performing arts.

The deity enshrined at Sarutahiko Shrine is Sarutahiko Oogami who appears in every event and lead us to the best direction. The deity is described Japanese old historical documents such as Kojiki...
Ise Jingu Geku

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 279

This is one of Ise Jingu’s shogu and enshrines the deity Toyo’uke-no-Omikami, who provides companionship and sacred food to Amaterasu-Omikami. The official name is Toyo’ukedaijingu. Toyo’uke-no-Omikami is revered as the guardian deity of industry related to the necessities of life (food, clothing & shelter) as well as various other types of industry. In addition to the Shogu, the premises of which are covered in white gravel, is the Magatamaike Pond where there is a Kiyomori camphor tree related to Taira no Kiyomori and where Japanese iris and bloom, and the Mimaya where sacred horses were kept, as well as four betsugu (associated shrines). It is customary to worship here first before moving on to the Naiku. The closest train station is Iseshi Station.
Ise Sea Paradise

4.5

212 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Pref. Iseshi Futamichoue 580

This aquarium was designed around the concepts of creating a sense of zero distance between visitors and animals, and making contact through handshakes. The aquarium holds a diverse array of events which allow visitors to play with seals lions, spotted seals, and other marine animals. During walrus walk time, visitors can also take a commemorative photo up close with a walrus. The aquarium is divided into different themed areas, including a fish hall, marine mammal square, and sea lion hall. In July 2020, a new dedicated seahorse exhibit and cafe-themed UOASIS exhibited were added.

This aquarium is not so big,but really nice aquarium! Many kinds of fish, we can see them close at hand. Of course you are not able to touch them. But you are like in the fish world.
Shikinen Sengu Memorial Sengu Museum

4.5

205 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 126-1 Umiya Magata pond

A rather new building opened in 2012 to introduce the Ise Jingu rebuilding process (each 20 years) as well as ceremonies involved to a broader and general public. To do this all kind of materials...
Ninja Kingdom Ise

3.0

133 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Ise-shi Futamicho Mitsu 1201-1

This historical theme park features a full-scale reproduction of Azuchi Castle. Make sure to try the popular Ninja Forest Adventure, a 1000 meter-long tree trekking course that participants can tackle while wearing a ninja outfit! Passports include access to a variety of attractions including intense ninja shows, oiran theater performances, and great hot springs to relax at. Don’t forget to take photos with the ninjas and Nyan-mage!

We had a lot of fun here. Not as good as Nikko Edo Wonderland but still really fun. We highly recommend the Role Play. You sign up fro this when you get your ticket. This was fun for the kids and the...
Tsukiyomi-no-miya

4.0

90 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Miyajiri 1-3-19

This shrine is dedicated to the same Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto as the Inner Ise Shrine associated shrine Tsukiyomi-no-miya but is located in a shopping district in the center of Ise. This shrine has old connections to an ancient river called Okawara and farming in the area. The road that stretches straight from the Outer Ise Shrine’s Kitamikado Gate to Tsukiyomi-no-miya is known as the path of the gods and as such there is custom to avoid walking in the center of the road to allow the gods to pass. The shrine is about a 10-minute walk from the JR Iseshi Station.

外宮から少し歩くことになりますが，決して歩けない距離ではなく，折角外宮にお詣りしたのであれば，月読宮にもお詣りすると良いでしょう。
Okage Yokocho

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujinakanokirichou

This was opened in 1993, the year of the 61st Jingu Shikinensengu (rebuilding ceremony), and the name indicates words of gratitude to the shrine, which is also known as O-Ise-San. Located in the very midst of Oharai-machi at Ise Jingu Naiku’s Monzen-machi, this is a sightseeing spot with more than 60 shops where visitors can enjoy shopping and eating as they stroll around the area. The area’s atmosphere is perfect thanks to Iseji’s representative buildings from the Edo period to the Meiji period that have been reconstructed here. It is full of Ise’s charm with shops offering local sake to pair with Ise udon, the Ise confection of akafuku (anko-coated mochi), old-time candy stores and shops that assemble toys.
Hinjitsukan

4.5

66 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Futamichouchaya 566-2

The Hinjitsukan was erected in 1887 for honored guests worshiping at Ise Jingu shrine to use for resting and lodging. Numerous notable personages have stayed here, including Empress Eisho, mother of Emperor Meiji, and Emperor Taisho. A nationally designated Important Cultural Property, visitors can observe elegant traditional Japanese architecture here, including a 120 tatami mat reception hall with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, the Wajima lacquered tokonoma alcove in the Gotennoma hall, and a strolling garden with central pond.

About halfway down the Meotoiwa Front Approach road this former guesthouse built in 1887 is definitely worth a visit. As I understood it the first guests around that time were members of the Imperial...
Okage-za Shinwa no Yakata

4.0

59 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujinakanokirichou 52 (Okage Yokochi inside)

A place where you can experience a mythical world with videos and Japanese paper dolls, this facility is like Isenosato where Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined. It explains in an easy-to-understand way everything from the birth of Japan before time began to the descendants of the gods. It is located approximately five minutes by car from the Isewangan Expressway Ise-Nishi Interchange.

おかげ横丁にある有料の観光施設。前回、来た時には気がつかなかったので、あるいは新しくできたのかも。「神話の館」という看板が出ているように、神話に関する知識を深められる場所。今回は、時間が限られていたので入場しなかったが、一枚だけ外観の写真を撮った。次回はぜひ中に入ってみたい。
Roadside Station Okuise Kitsutsukikan

3.5

33 Reviews

Transportation

Mie Pref. Wataraiguntaikichou Takihara 870-37

This roadside station is located approximately a five-minute drive from the Kisei Expressway Omiyaodai Interchange. It holds exhibition sales of woodcrafts and creative classes. In the woodworking corner filled with many products, there are wooden toys and household items people of all ages can enjoy, and among them are unusual carved wooden owls with small owls inside, and other old-fashioned goods and novelties. You can eat Matsusakaju (Matsusaka beef rice bowl) and Momijidon (rice bowl topped with venison hunted locally) at the eatery Kitsutsuki Chaya, and local vegetables such as takihara-imo (mountain yams), Ouchiyama dairy products and low-calorie lavender ice cream are popular with women.

松阪から尾鷲方面に抜ける道を通過中にトイレ休憩利用。結構山の道を走っていて、トイレどうしようと思っても、割といいタイミングで道の駅が現れていつも助かっている。綺麗で紙のあるトイレが利用できることは、とてもありがたい。
Iwatoya Main Shop

3.5

52 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujimazaikechou 58

This souvenir shop is just 30 seconds on foot from Ujihashi Bridge by Ise Jingu Shrine's Naiku (Inner Ise Shrine).They sell the local favorite Iwato mochi, ginger sugar, and more. Iwato mochi is associated with the auspicious events of the Iwato Kagura dance of Japanese mythology. A popular souvenir, it consists of koshian sweet bean paste made from the finest Hokkaido adzuki beans and light-flavored soft mochi rice cakes prepared with carefully selected glutinous rice and kinako soy flour. Their ginger candies are made by simmering ginger juice mixed with sugar and then pouring it into molds. They also have other flavors that include cinnamon, matcha green tea, and adzuki bean.

おかげ横丁のお土産店の店内奥にある五十鈴食堂を利用しました。平日にも関わらず、店内は混んでいました。それでも待つことなく店内へ。テーブルに着いたら、すぐに券売機へ。海老フライ定食をオーダー。大きくて厚みのあるエビフライが二本、海老の身がギッシリ。タルタルソースと海老フライの相性は抜群。海老の旨味が口の中にいっぱい広がる。ご飯の味もいい。ただ、千切りのキャベツは少し新鮮味に欠けていたのが残念でした。
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。
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。
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。
ISE Meotoiwa Meoto Yokocho

3.5

19 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Ise-shi Futamicho E580

ツアーで夫婦岩方面へ行く時に通りました。駐車場が建物前だった事もあり、暖かくて便利だなと思いました。天井はカラフルな提灯で賑やか、土産物屋さんも多かったです。
Ouchiyama Zoo

4.5

14 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Mie Pref. Wataraiguntaikichou Ouchiyama 530-4

A zoo where everything from lions to carps live in an area surrounded by natural woodland. Opened in 1973, this extremely rare zoo is operated privately. The zoo cares for injured animals and animals which had no place elsewhere to go after the original zoo they were kept at closed. Visitors can also take commemorative pictures with and feed a variety of animals, such as hamadryas baboons.

小さいが子供にはちょうど良い。小さいので子供つれでも疲れない。体感としては東山動物園よりよかった。小さい子供には特に良い。おじいちゃん、おばあちゃんと来ている小さな子供大内山牛乳に寄ってアイスを買って食べた。うまい。帰りに荷坂峠を下り紀伊長島へ荷坂峠入り口のトンネルを抜けると左手に紀伊長島の美しい風景が見える。 42号線沿いのまる清であじフライ定食ととんかつ定食を食べた。丁寧に作ってい...
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...

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Mie Areas

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.