outside Japan, when people hear Kansai, the first prefectures that come to mind are Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. They are the holy trinity of Kansai tourism. and it’s not difficult at all to see why. The trio offers a perfect blend of modernity, heritage, and entertainment.
But Kansai is more than just these tourism powerhouses. The region is made up seven amazing prefectures, each with something unique and fascinating to offer to curious travelers. one of them is Mie.
Mie Prefecture occupies the eastern coast of the Kansai region and shares western borders with Shiga, Nara, and Wakayama. because of its proximity to Gifu and Aichi prefectures, Mie’s culture has some influences from these neighbors too. In fact, Mie is also considered part of Shoryudo Region, an area that also comprises central Japan prefectures. Mie enjoys a booming domestic tourism, but in many other countries, it is typically unheard of. allow us to give you some of the reasons why you should add Mie to your next Japan itinerary!
But before that, let me first introduce to you something that you might want to consider in order to save a lot as you explore around Mie and the rest of Kansai: the Kintetsu Rail Pass.
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Kintetsu Rail Pass
Places to check out in MieIga Ninja City
Nabana no Sato
Oharaimachi and Okage-yokocho
Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu)
Hachiman Kamado (Ama Hut Experience)
Sample Overnight Mie itinerary with budget Breakdown
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Kintetsu Rail Pass
The Kintetsu Rail Pass is a ticket that will give you unlimited access to the Kintetsu railway network, which spans much of the Kansai region and reaches even as far as Nagoya. There are four types:
KINTETSU RAIL PASS (regular), which is valid for 5 days for Kintetsu train lines. Cost: ¥3600.
KINTETSU RAIL PASS plus (emphasis on the plus), which is valid for 5 days for Kintetsu trains as well as buses in Nara and Mie areas. Cost: ¥4800.
KINTETSU RAIL PASS 1-Day, valid for Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto only. Cost: ¥1500.
KINTETSU RAIL PASS 2-Day, valid for Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto only. Cost: ¥2500.
The KINTETSU RAIL PASS also gives you special deals and discounts at various attractions and stores in Kansai and Nagoya including BIC camera stores and Nabana no Sato. For the complete list of participating establishments, check out this page.
As you might have noticed, you can only use the 1-Day and 2-Day passes when traveling in Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. Hence, since we’re going to Mie, we’re using the KINTETSU RAIL PASS plus so Kintetsu train lines and some bus routes are covered.
Because the KINTETSU RAIL PASS is valid for five days, the itinerary below is best added to your Nagoya or Nara itinerary. This way, you can really maximize the pass.
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Note that while the Kintetsu Rail Pass is accepted at limited express trains, it only covers the basic fare. An additional fee for the limited express ticket (which guarantees a reserved seat) is required.
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Places to check out in Mie
Mie is easily accessible from Osaka. The first stop in the itinerary below is Iga Ninja City, where the Ninja museum of Iga-ryu is located. The nearest station is Uenoshi. To get there, you need to travel to Uenoshi Station.
If you’re coming from Osaka-Namba Station, the first step is to reach Igakambe Station. Here’s how to get there using Kintetsu Rail Pass:
OPTION A: regular TRAIN. At Osaka-Namba Station, take the Kintetsu Nara Line to either Tsuruhashi or Fuse Station. then transfer to Kintetsu Osaka Line to Igakambe.
Travel time: 85 to 95 minutes
Fare: ¥1140 without the pass, free with the pass.
OPTION B: limited express TRAIN. At Osaka-Namba Station, take the Kintetsu limited express straight to Igakambe.
Travel time: 59 minutes
Fare: ¥1140 without the pass, free with the pass.
Additional Fee: ¥900
At Igakambe Station, switch to Iga railway to Uenoshi Station. now this is an interesting leg because Iga railway is typically called Ninja Train. thanks to the images of kunoichi (female ninja) painted on the exterior of its trains. It’s super amazing because even the interior pieces like handles are ninja-inspired!
Travel time: 26 minutes.
Fare: ¥360 without the pass, free with the pass.
Iga Ninja City
Most of us are very familiar with ninja! We’ve seen it in movies, anime series, and many other forms of entertainment. but for the longest time here in Iga City’s Ueno area, ninjutsu is a way of life.
Iga City is widely regarded as the origin of Iga-ryu, one of the two ninja traditions that became well-known in Japan. (The other one is kouka-ryu which has roots in Shiga prefecture.) Unlike the samurai, who is typically a celebrated warrior, a ninja has to stay low profile. Ninjas are spies. Although they are also trained to fight, it is not their primary duty. Their main role was to guard or steal confidential infoRmation ve diğer öğeler.
Ninja’nın yolları, gerçek bir ninja evinden sonra modellenen Iga-Ryu Ninja Müzesi’nde sergileniyor. Dışarıdan, müze fazla görünmüyor. Tıpkı tek katlı bir bungalov gibi görünüyor. Ama bütün mesele bu. Ninja evleri gün içinde dikkat çekmemelidir. Ama sürprizlerle dolu. İçeride, bir saldırı durumunda varlıklarını gizlemelerine ve evden kaçmalarına izin verecek tüm hileleri keşfedeceksiniz. Gizli kapılar ve gizli odalar ve diğer akıllara durgunluk veren icatlar vardır. Evin içinde üç seviye vardır, üst kat tipik olarak barut üretmek için bir yer olarak kullanılır.
Yüzeyin altında bir müzeye dönüşen bir yeraltı tüneli var. Ninja hakkında kamyon yükleri bulacaksınız! Ayrıca bazı günlerde ninja şovlarını sahneye koyuyorlar!
Ninja Müzesi’nin yanı sıra, hemen yanında bulunan Ueno Kalesi’ne de düşebilirsiniz. Ayrıca her yerde ninja görüntüleri bulacaksınız: tren istasyonundaki dolaplardan rastgele ninja heykellerine!
Ninja Iga-Ryu Müzesi
Açık Saatler: 09:00 – 05:00
Kapalı: 29 Aralık – 31 Ocak
Giriş Ücreti: Geçiş olmadan 756 ¥, Kintetsu Demiryolu Geçidi ile 594 ¥.
Nabana no sato
Uenoshi’den Nagashima Resort’a gitmenin zamanı geldi. İşte nasıl:
IGA Demiryolunu Igakambe İstasyonu’na geri götürün.
Seyahat süresi: 31 dakika.
Ücret: Geçiş olmadan 360 ¥, geçişle ücretsiz.
Seçenek A. Igakambe’de Kintetsu Osaka hattını Isenakagawa İstasyonu’na götürün ve ardından Kintetsu Nagoya Line Express’e Kintetsu Nagashima İstasyonu’na geçin.
Seyahat Süresi: Yaklaşık 107 dakika.
Ücret: Geçiş olmadan 1320 ¥, geçişle ücretsiz.
Seçenek B. Igakambe’de Kintetsu Limited Express’i Isenakagawa İstasyonu’na götürün, ardından Nagoya hattında Kuwana veya Kintetsu-Yokkaichi’ye başka bir Limited Express trenine geçin. Ardından Kintetsu-Nagashima istasyonuna yerel bir trene aktarın.
Seyahat süresi: 65-80 dakika.
Ücret: Geçiş olmadan 1320 ¥, geçişle ücretsiz. Ek ücret: 900 ¥ ila 1320 ¥.
Kintetsu-Nagashima İstasyonu’nda Nabana no Sato’ya servis otobüsünü alın. Bu otobüs güzergahı sadece aydınlatma aylarında operasyoneldir. Bu dönemin dışında Kuwana istasyonunda otobüse yakalayabilirsiniz.
Kintetsu-Nagashima İstasyonu’ndan seyahat süresi: 8 dakika,
Ücret: geçmeden 220 ¥; Geçiş ile ücretsiz.
Nagashima Resort belki de Mie’nin en popüler tatil yeridir. Kuwana şehrinde, vilayetin kuzeydoğu kenarında yer alan, Aichi başkentinden de kolayca erişilebilmesi nedeniyle yabancı turistler tarafından Nagoya’da olmak için genellikle yanlıştır.
Ev dört ana tesisten oluşuyor – bir tema parkı olan Nagashima Spaland; Nagashima spa yuami no shima, kaplıcalar kompleksi; Mitsui Outlet Park Caz Rüyası Nagashima, dev bir outlet alışveriş merkezi; ve Nabana no Sato, bir çiçek parkı.
Mesele şu ki, Nabana hiçbir Sato benim için sadece bir çiçek parkı değil. Belki de Japonya’da gördüğüm en çarpıcı çiçek parkı. Çok yıllık çiçekler var. Dev bir serada korunan Begonya Bahçesi yıl boyunca büyüleyici. Ancak dış mekan çoğunlukla yıllık çiçeklerle kaplıdır ve mevsime göre farklı bir atmosfer teşvik eder. Yine de, kontrol etmek için en büyülü zaman, Park’ın muazzam kış aydınlatma gösterileri olan parkın parladığı Ekim’den Mayıs’a kadar!
Işık Tünelleri ve Mt. Fuji Aydınlatma Şovu toplam kalabalık magnetlerdir, çünkü çok nefes kesici bir şekilde güzeller.
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Nabana sato resmi görüntü yok
Nabana Hakkında Temel Bilgi No Sato:
Saatler Açık: Günlük, 09:00 – 09:00 – 22:00 Aydınlatmada). Ancak, düzensiz kapanış günleri olmadan önce gitmeden önce programı kontrol edin.
Giriş ücreti: İlkbahar ve sonbaharda 1600 ¥, yaz aylarında 1000 ¥, kış aydınlatma aylarında (Ekim -Mayıs) 2300 ¥. Ücret, parkın içinde kullanabileceğiniz 1000 yen hediye sertifikası dahildir.
Kintetsu ray geçişiniz varsa, giriş ücretinden özel bir indirim alırsınız. İndirimli oranlar: ilkbahar ve sonbaharda 1400 ¥, yaz aylarında 800 ¥, kış aydınlatma aylarında (Ekim -Mayıs) 1800 ¥.
Parkı ziyaret ettikten sonra otelinizi kontrol edebilirsiniz. Kuwana City’de kalabilirsiniz, ancak doğrudan Nagoya’ya gitmenizi öneririz! Oraya ulaşmak için otobüsü Kintetsu-Nagashima İstasyonu’na (220 ¥) geri götürün. Ardından, Kintetsu Nagoya hattını (yerel) Kintetsu Nagoya istasyonuna götürün.
Seyahat süresi: 35 dakika.
Ücret: Geçmeden 400 ¥, geçişle ücretsiz.
Oharaimachi ve Okage-Yokocho
2. günde Ise City’ye gidiyoruz! Nagoya’dan geliyorsanız, Kintetsu-Nagoya İstasyonu’na gidin ve bunu takip edin:
Kintetsu Nagoya Line Express’i Isenakagawa İstasyonu’na götürün, ardından Kintetsu Yamada Line Express’e Uji Yamada İstasyonu’na transfer.
Seyahat süresi: 105 dakika.
Ücret: Geçiş olmadan 1450 ¥, geçişle ücretsiz.
Uji Yamada İstasyonu’nda Mie Kotsu otobüsünü alın ve Jingu Kaikan-Mae Stop’ta yanar.
Oharaimachi’ye hoş geldiniz! Tarihinin çoğu için, bu küçük kasaba, grand tapınağına yaklaşımdır ve hacılar burada bir yemek için veya bir gece boyunca bir yansıtıcıdan sonra bir süre kalmak için dururlarziyaret etmek. but since we didn’t have breakfast and we were really hungry, we chose to have lunch first.
The most visited part of Oharaimachi is Okage-yokocho, a nostalgic cobblestone street that recreates the atmosphere of an Edo-period and Meiji-period town. It is lined with various restaurants, food stalls, and souvenir shops. It’s also a terrific place to have your first meal of the day.
Find the restaurant called Sushi Kyu and order tekone sushi, a dish composed of bonito sashimi marinated in shoyu and served on top of vinegar-blended rice. It’s a Mie delicacy, so enjoy it while you’re here!
After a terrific meal, take a stroll around Okage-yokocho until you reach Ise Grand Shrine!
Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu)
Ise Jingu is the holiest and the most sacred site in the Shinto religion. It is a complex with over 120 buildings, but these two are the most important: an outer shrine called Geku, dedicated to Toyouke-Omikami, the goddess of food, agriculture and industry; and an inner shrine called Naiku, dedicated to Amaterasu-Omikami, the goddess of the sun and the universe and the most revered Shinto deity.
The shrine grounds are so vast; it can easily eat up an entire morning. It’s also covered by countless ancient cypress and cedar trees. You’ll notice that the lower part of the trunks of these trees are smooth. That’s because visitors keep touching and hugging them for they are believed to grant a long life. spend a few moments to admire the Uji Bridge too, a wooden bridge that straddles Isuzugawa River and ushers visitors to Naiku.
When you’re ready to go, trace your steps back to the entrance and you’ll find the Naiku-mae Bus Stop. Here, board the bus back to Uji-Yamada Station. This ride is also covered by the Kintetsu Rail Pass.
Hachiman Kamado (Ama Hut Experience)
Because of its sheer size, exploring Ise Shrine can be tiring. but don’t worry if you work up an appetite because soon we will be stuffing our faces with delicious food again. Our next stop is Hachiman Kamado, a divers’ hut where you can enjoy fresh grilled seafood. Here’s how to get there.
At Uji-Yamada Station, take Kintetsu Toba Line to Toba Station.
Travel time: 14-15 minutes
Fare: ¥300 without the pass, free with the pass
At Toba Station, you can board the free shuttle bus provided by Hachiman Kamado. reservation is required.
Travel time is usually at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm, but always double check with them before you go.
The shuttle bus will drop you off in front of the diver’s hut.
But first, let me give you a bit of background.
The Ama are Japanese women who dive to catch shellfish and collect pearls without the use of scuba gear. It’s freediving, traditional Japanese style! It’s a 2000-year-old practice almost always reserved for women. Today, only 2000 Ama divers exist and a substantial fraction of them are here in Ise, where the tradition is still alive and kicking. The ama usually have a hut where they rest, eat, and change clothes.
Hachiman Kamado transformed one of the Ama huts into a restaurant, where the Ama prepared and served the bounty that they caught themselves. but it’s more than just a dining spot. Here, you get to learn more about the Ama culture and meet some of them, including the stunning Reiko Nomura, 87 years old, the oldest Ama diver in Japan. and would you believe that she can still dive? She’s also very cheerful and warm!
Hachiman Kamado is best experienced as part of a group. It’s also cheaper. The price of a meal here depends on the number of people in the group. A meal usually consists of shellfish (oysters, scallops, sea snails, clams, depending on the season), sashimi, seaweed, crab soup, and pickled vegetables. The more expensive ones have more glamorous items like abalone and lobsters. The conventional lunch set costs ¥3780 per person if you’re a group of 4 or more and ¥5400 if you’re a party of three or fewer.
After the meal, the Ama divers will perform a folk dance and you�