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Taki Town

Located in the center of Mie Prefecture, Taki Town is an active agricultural town blessed with abundant water and greenery. With a long history continuing from the Manyo era, it features a coexistence of old and new charms, including Japan's first herb garden and the nation's largest commercial resort "VISON." Known as one of the rearing areas for the highest-grade "Matsusaka Beef," you can savor authentic food culture. This town, with its serene rural landscape, is the perfect place for travelers who want to forget busy daily life and be healed by the beauty of Japan's satoyama, delicious food, and...

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VISON

"VISON" in Taki Town is one of Japan's largest commercial resorts, a space resembling a beautiful village themed around Japanese "food" and "wisdom." Within the vast grounds, there are specialty stores for traditional miso and dashi (soup stock), sophisticated patisseries, organic farms, and modern accommodations. Merging cutting-edge architectural design with rich nature, it offers a new form of tourism where you can experience traditional Japanese culture in a modern style. It is currently the most talked-about spot, perfect for travelers who want to taste Japan's abundance with all five senses.

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Mikimoto Pearl Island

Mikimoto Pearl Island

Located in Toba City, this is the island where Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in the world's first pearl cultivation. The entire island is a pearl theme park, featuring a museum where you can learn about the history and mechanism of pearls, as well as shopping for beautiful pearl jewelry. Another major attraction is the opportunity to watch up close the diving demonstrations by "Ama" (female divers) clad in traditional white diving robes. It is a brilliant and special spot where Japan's technological prowess and traditional Ama culture merge.

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Onigajo (Ogre’s Castle)

Onigajo (Ogre’s Castle)

A spectacular view of giant sea caves and strange rocks stretching for about 1.2 kilometers, created by erosion from the rough waves of the Kumano Sea. Registered as a World Heritage site, you can explore by walking through the rough yet artistic rock tunnels created by nature. As the name suggests, there is a legend that "Oni" (pirates) once lived here, and the powerful landscape overwhelms visitors. While listening to the sound of crashing waves, you can experience a dynamic coastal beauty where the long history of the Earth is engraved.

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Takada Honzan Senshu-ji Temple

Takada Honzan Senshu-ji Temple

The head temple of the Shinshu Takada sect located in Tsu City, where two buildings within the vast precincts, the "Mieido" and "Nyorai-do," are designated as National Treasures. Their scale is among the largest in the country, and the gorgeous decorations and the power of the massive wooden architecture are striking. In summer, beautiful lotus (Hasu) flowers bloom in full glory, spreading a quiet landscape reminiscent of the Pure Land. Collecting the essence of Japanese Buddhist architecture, it is a precious place of prayer where you can feel deep peace within a solemn yet calm atmosphere.

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Tsueno-mine View Point

Tsueno-mine View Point

A view spot in Kumano City at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, known for seeing a mystical "sea of clouds" (Unkai). Especially in the early morning from autumn to winter, when weather conditions are right, a miraculous sight spreads out where the mountains in front appear to float in a sea of white clouds. From the observatory, you can look out over the deep mountain ranges of Kumano, and the sea of clouds illuminated by the morning sun is truly of divine beauty. It is a popular hidden gem for travelers who want to capture a mystical side of...

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Gyugin Main Store

Gyugin Main Store

A historic Matsusaka Beef specialty restaurant in Matsusaka City, founded in the Meiji era. Inside a dignified Japanese house that lets you feel the history, you can taste the highest-grade Matsusaka Beef using traditional cooking methods such as "Sukiyaki." The style where a Nakai (server) carefully grills the meat right in front of you is the pinnacle of traditional Japanese hospitality. For travelers who want to enjoy the world's best Wagyu (Matsusaka Beef) with all five senses along with its history and culture, it will be a supreme gourmet experience.

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Shima City

The central city of Ise-Shima National Park, beautiful for its complexly convoluted rias coastline. It is a resort area recognized worldwide, also famous for hosting the G7 Summit in 2016. Luxurious time flows here with spectacular observation decks overlooking the islands of Ago Bay, the history of the world's first pearl cultivation, and restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood. It is an attractive area where the culture of people living with the sea and sophisticated tourist experiences can be achieved simultaneously.

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Futami Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks)

Futami Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks)

Two giant rocks standing side-by-side in harmony in the sea, tied together by a thick sacred rope (shimenawa), are known worldwide as symbols of "marital harmony" and "matchmaking." Since ancient times, it has been considered a sacred place to purify oneself before visiting Ise Jingu, and a holy atmosphere lingers there. Depending on the season, you can see the sunrise between the rocks or a mystical moon at night, making it a popular spot where you can experience a mysterious landscape where Japan's nature worship and faith merge.

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Kitabatake Shrine Garden

Kitabatake Shrine Garden

Built on the site of the residence of the Sengoku Daimyo Kitabatake clan, this is one of the representative warrior gardens of the Middle Ages. Designated as a National Scenic Spot and Historic Site, the powerful rock formations and mossy, tranquil space invite visitors into a world of several hundred years ago. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the historic garden is dyed in reds and yellows, offering a quiet beauty that is breathtaking. This is a famous garden where you can feel the spirit of Japan's "Wabi-Sabi," setting it apart from flashy tourist spots.

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Suzuka Forest Garden

Suzuka Forest Garden

Located in Suzuka City, this is a beautiful garden that preserves and opens to the public the traditional Japanese training techniques for "Weeping Plum" (Shidare-ume). It opens for a limited time to coincide with the spring blooming season, and mystical light-ups are held at night. The contrast between the magnificent plum blossoms that seem to pour down from the sky and the Suzuka Mountains spreading in the background is as beautiful as a painting. You can have a special experience surrounded by Japan's excellent landscaping techniques and the brilliant colors that herald the arrival of spring.

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Osugidani Valley

Osugidani Valley

Counted as one of Japan's three major canyons and registered as a UNESCO Echo Park, this is a hidden region among hidden regions. The scenery woven by untouched virgin forests, emerald green clear streams, and numerous massive waterfalls is truly overwhelming. With full-scale mountain climbing and hiking courses established, it has become a coveted sacred place for adventure-oriented hikers who want to directly feel the depth and vitality of Japan's rich nature.

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Ama Hut Hachiman-kamado

Ama Hut Hachiman-kamado

This is a precious experience facility where you can interact with active Ama (traditional female divers) while they grill freshly caught seafood right before your eyes. You can hear direct stories about Japan's unique "Ama culture" of living with the sea, and your heart will be warmed by their bright smiles and hospitality. It is a popular spot for travelers worldwide who want to enjoy traditional Japanese fishing village culture and luxurious seafood all at once.

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Suzuka Circuit

A legendary international racing course where the F1 Japanese Grand Prix is held, long-admired by fans around the world. A mobility theme park that the whole family can enjoy is attached, featuring a wealth of attractions where children can drive by themselves. It is a leisure spot where Japan's technological prowess and fun merge, catering to everything from serious race viewing to family leisure.

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Matsusaka City

A gourmet city known as the production area for the world-famous highest-grade brand beef "Matsusaka Beef." Historical meat specialty restaurants line the city, where authentic Wagyu experiences await. Additionally, it flourished as a city of wealthy merchants during the Edo period, and castle ruins with beautiful stone walls and samurai residences are still preserved today. It is a city perfect for calm, adult sightseeing, where rich food culture and commercial history harmonize.

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Iga City

A city world-famous as the "Home of the Ninja." Centered around "Iga Ueno Castle," you can encounter ninja culture throughout the city. With facilities for authentic ninja experiences and traditional townscapes remaining, the history of Samurai and Ninjas still lives on today. It is also a treasure trove of gourmet food and traditional crafts such as Iga-yaki and Iga Beef, overflowing with charm that satisfies intellectual curiosity.

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Toba Aquarium

One of the world's leading aquariums boasting the largest number of captive species in Japan. Approximately 1,200 species of creatures are exhibited, and the precious "Dugong," which can only be seen here in Japan, is a must-see. Since there is no fixed route inside the building, you can explore freely and enjoy sea otter and walrus shows. It is a facility loved worldwide that symbolizes the charm of the rich sea of Ise-Shima.

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Ise Ninja Kingdom

Ise Ninja Kingdom

A historical theme park recreating a castle town from the Azuchi-Momoyama period. You can enjoy powerful action shows by ninjas and training experiences while wearing ninja costumes. It is an extremely popular spot for adventurous international travelers who want to play at being "Ninjas" or "Samurai" within a historical Japanese worldview, and it also features extensive hot springs and gourmet facilities.

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Seki-juku Post Town

Seki-juku Post Town

A post town representing the Tokaido of the Edo period, featuring a beautiful townscape that strongly retains the atmosphere of that time for about 1.8 kilometers. Walking through the quiet streets lined with traditional houses makes you feel as if you are re-experiencing Japan from hundreds of years ago. With cafes and inns utilizing historical buildings, it is ideal for tourists who want to fully immerse themselves in Japanese history and culture.

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Bankyo Figure Museum

Bankyo Figure Museum

Located in Taki Town, this museum exhibits Japan's world-proud pop culture "figures" on an astonishing scale. The sight of a vast collection of tens of thousands of items, ranging from anime characters to movie heroes, is overwhelming. You can feel Japan's sophisticated modeling techniques and passion firsthand, providing surprises not only to anime fans but also to those interested in modern culture.

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Iga Kumihimo Center Braiding Village

Iga Kumihimo Center Braiding Village

At this facility in Iga City, you can learn the techniques of the Japanese traditional craft "Iga Kumihimo." Kumihimo, made by braiding silk threads, are beautiful cords that were once used to decorate samurai armor. The experience of making your own keychains or bracelets is extremely popular with people from overseas, making it a precious cultural spot where you can experience Japan's unique, delicate handiwork with your own hands.

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Banko no Sato Kaikan

Banko no Sato Kaikan

This facility promotes the charm of "Banko-yaki," a traditional craft of Yokkaichi City. Known for its clay pots and teapots with excellent heat resistance, the center offers exhibitions of beautiful works and pottery experiences. Touching the skills of "monozukuri" (craftsmanship) deeply rooted in Japanese daily life and creating your own original work is very popular with travelers who want to make cultural memories.

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Torinkann Kissashitsu

Torinkann Kissashitsu

A nostalgic cafe utilizing a former elementary school building built in 1937. In the classrooms of the wooden school building, which is a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property, you can enjoy coffee and lunch made with local ingredients. The atmosphere of a good old Japanese school remains as it was, making it a special hideaway where travelers who love retro architectural beauty can spend a quiet time.

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Hana no Iwaya

Said to be Japan's oldest shrine and registered as a World Heritage site, this is a sacred place. It has no main shrine building; the massive rock itself, approximately 45 meters high, is enshrined as the deity. It conveys a primitive form of faith that has continued since the age of mythology, and its overwhelming presence and silence make it a power spot that provides a strong spiritual emotion to visitors.

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