Fun & Entertainment in Mie Prefecture

Mie is famous for its ancient spirituality and culture, but it is also packed with fun things to do with all the family. Not so much that it’s cheesy, but enough to keep kids busy and having fun if you’re looking for more standard entertainment. The massive Nagashima Resort has everything you could want in a vacation - in summer you can enjoy the water park and its death-defying roller coasters, in winter you will be enchanted by one of Japan’s most famous illuminations. Elsewhere in Mie, the remarkable Toba aquarium can be enjoyed all around. Whether you’re a family of eight, or a single person traveling alone there is a lot to enjoy in Mie prefecture!

Fun & Entertainment in Mie Prefecture

For cute sea creatures, high-quality marine education and solid conservationist principles, head to Toba Aquarium, home to 30,000 aquatic organisms of about 1,200 different species. Located a 10 minute walk from Toba station and with parking also available, it is easily accessible. Toba’s reputation has lead to its popularity amongst both domestic and international tourists, with over 60 million visitors since its opening in 1955.

Fun & Entertainment in Mie Prefecture

Toba Aquarium is notable for being one of the only places where you can see the dugong, a large gentle species rarely found in captivity that is often credited for being the inspiration for the legend of the mermaid. With a dedication to conservation and education, the aquarium houses many endangered creatures such as sea otters and finless porpoise. Visitors can wander freely for about 1.5km on their visit as there is no set route, rather Toba Aquarium is divided into 12 themed zones. Don’t miss the Performance Zone’s sea lion show - the reception has information in English, Chinese, Korean, and Thai so check there for timings.

Fun & Entertainment in Mie Prefecture

Toba Aquarium

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Mie Pref. Tobashi Toba 3-3-6

0599252555

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Located in Kuwana outside Nagoya, Nagashima Resort is a vast entertainment area and vacation destination. The resort is surrounded by rivers and the sea which is why it is called ‘Nagashima;’ literally meaning long island. Nagashima resort consists of five main facilities: an amusement park, shopping complex, waterpark, onsen complex and Nabana no Sato: an expansive flower park. During the warmer months, Nabana no Sato offers stunning flower festivals that are famous throughout Japan. The ‘island fuji’ is a moving observation deck where you can see whichever beautiful seasonal flowers are blooming from 45m up. During the winter, Nabana no Sato hosts spectacular winter illuminations with a different theme each year.

Fun & Entertainment in Mie Prefecture

About 15 minutes from Nabana no Sato and part of the extensive Nagashima resort, Nagashima Spa Land is the second largest amusement park in Japan after Fuji Q island in Yamanashi. Nagashima Spa Land offers over 40 rides, ranging from a great selection of child-friendly attractions to roller coasters for adrenaline junkies.

Fun & Entertainment in Mie Prefecture

Nagashima Resort

Mie Pref. Kuwanashi Nagashimachourayasu 333

0594451111

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Hotel Hanamizuki

333 Nagashimacho Urayasu Yokkaichi

A highlight of Nagashima Spa Land is Steel Dragon 2000, which holds the record for the longest coaster in the world at 2,479m. It is also the second fastest roller coaster in Japan and the sixth fastest in the world. Children are also well catered for with an expansive ‘Kid’s Town’ area containing a huge covered play area and a Pokemon club.

Nagashima Spa Land

Mie Pref. Kuwanashi Nagashimachourayasu 333

0594451111

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Hotel Hanamizuki

333 Nagashimacho Urayasu Yokkaichi