Top 10 Popular Tourist Spots In Mie Prefecture [Definitive Edition]

21 aprile 2025

Mie Prefecture has everything from Ise Shrine to beautiful sea and mountain nature, hot springs, history and gourmet food!

We have carefully selected the classic tourist spots that can be enjoyed by beginners and repeat visitors alike.

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1. Ise Shrine

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Japan's highest shrine, known as the "hometown of the Japanese heart".

You can visit the Outer Shrine and Inner Shrine, and enjoy eating your way through Okage Yokocho.

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About a 10-minute walk from Ise-shi Station (Outer Shrine), about a 10-minute walk from Isuzugawa Station (Inner Shrine)

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2. Okage Yokocho

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A street full of Edo atmosphere that you can stop by after visiting the Inner Shrine of Ise Shrine.
You can enjoy Mie specialties such as Ise udon and Akafuku.

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About a 10-minute walk from Isuzugawa Station

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3. Toba Aquarium

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The largest number of species kept in Japan! You can encounter rare sea creatures such as dugongs and sea otters.

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About 10 minutes walk from Toba Station

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4. Meoto Iwa

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A power spot for matchmaking where two rocks floating in the sea look like a married couple.

A spectacular sight when viewed with the sunrise.

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About 15 minutes walk from Futaminoura Station

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5. Shima Spain Village

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A theme park with a Spanish motif where you can enjoy attractions, shows, and even hot springs.

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About 15 minutes by bus from Ugata Station

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6. Nabana no Sato

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A theme park of flowers and light famous for its illuminations.
You can enjoy the spring flower fields, autumn leaves, and winter illuminations throughout the year.

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About 10 minutes by bus from Kintetsu Nagashima Station

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7. Kumano Kodo Iseji

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A historic pilgrimage route that is also registered as a World Heritage Site.
There are many courses, from beginner to full-scale hiking.

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Accessible from Owase Station and Kumanoshi Station

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8. Kumano Fireworks Festival

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A fireworks festival that boasts the largest scale in the Tokai region, launched over the Kumano Sea.

The fireworks that are one with nature are an event where you can experience the "movingness of a divine ceremony".

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About a 15-minute walk from Kumanoshi Station

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9. Matsusaka Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins with stone walls remain, and Matsusaka flourished as a wealthy merchant town.
You can also enjoy gourmet food in the home of Matsusaka beef.

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About a 10-minute walk from Matsusaka Station

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10. Ago Bay

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Cruise through the beautiful bay with its ria coastline.
It is especially recommended to go at sunset.

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About a 5-minute walk from Kashikojima Station

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[Summary]

Mie Prefecture's classic spots are full of diverse attractions, including history, nature, hot springs, gourmet food, and theme parks.
No matter how many times you visit, you'll discover something new when you visit Mie, where you can calm your mind in sacred places and enjoy beautiful scenery and delicious food.
Be sure to experience the charms of Mie on your next trip!

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