About
Stretch of coastline in Mie prefecture with ancient shrines, beautiful beaches, unique traditions, and fishing villages
Why go
- Feels like a different world
- A deep cultural experience + coastal beauty
- Offers a quieter, deeper, and incredibly spiritual atmosphere
Must try
- Visit Ise Jingu, Japan's most sacred shrine
- See Okage Yokocho, a replica Edo-period town
- Visit Meoto Iwa, the 'Wedded Rocks'
- Experience the Ama divers
- Rent a bike to explore Shima
Pro tips
- Use the Kintetsu rail pass for easy travel
- Store luggage in Ise-Shi station lockers
- Check tide times for Meoto Iwa
- Visit Toba and Mikimoto Pearl Island early
- Hike up to the Asama Observatory
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