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Mie

Mie

Mie Prefecture is where Ise Jingu, a shrine that used to be at the top of all shrines in Japan, which many Japanese wished to visit once in their lifetime, is located.

In Mie, there are plenty of tourist attractions including photogenic and breathtaking coastal scenery, a reservoir of theme parks and amusement parks, and famous home of Iga Ninjya. In addition, there are plenty of local gourmet, such as Matsusaka beef (Matsusaka Ushi), Ise-ebi (lobster), and buffet style restaurants of oyster all-you-can-eat, and also souvenirs such as Mikimoto Pearl, the brand worldly known for its high quality. Mie is located in the middle of Osaka and Nagoya, and is a good location to visit using "Kintetsu Rail Pass" and "Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Tourist Pass of JR Central"

 
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  • Futami Okitama Shrine
    Futami Okitama Shrine
    Posted in: Chubu, Mie
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    The Futami Okitama Shrine is located in the town of Futami in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. This is a famous shrine where women pray for a felicitous marriage, and where married couples pray for matrimonial happiness. The amulets and goshuin (shrine's seal stamped onto a notebook) are also popular. The custom from ancient times is to purify oneself at this Futami Okitama Shrine before going on to pray at the nearby Ise Grand Shrine.

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  • Magose-toge Pass
    Magose-toge Pass
    Posted in: Chubu, Mie
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    Considered to be the most beautiful part of Kumano Kodo, the Magose-toge Pass is paved with gorgeous stones and lined with hinoki cypress trees. From the pass, there are additional climbing paths leading up to the Mount Tengura and Mount Binshi peaks, both commanding spectacular views from the top.

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  • Ise Grand Shrine "Ise Jingu"
    Ise Grand Shrine "Ise Jingu"
    Posted in: Chubu, Mie
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    The Ise Grand Shrine in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, has been known as “Oise-san” from a long time ago, and surrounded by great spots such as Okage Yokocho and Oharai Machi. Visitors can enjoy Akafuku Mochi and lot of great sightseeing even after visiting the Shrine.

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  • Matsumoto-toge Pass
    Matsumoto-toge Pass
    Posted in: Chubu, Mie
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    Matsumoto-toge Pass, part of the ancient pilgrimage route Kumano Kodo Iseji Route in Kumano, Mie Prefecture, offers a great hike even for novice mountaineers. Enjoy walking on the beautiful stone-paved pathways and bamboo forest, and be greeted by a life-size Jizo guardian statue at the mountain top.

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