Mie
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Mie
Located in the Tokai-Kinki region adjacent to Aichi Prefecture, Mie Prefecture is home to stunning natural features and fascinating historic sites such as its ria coastline, Ise Jingu Shrine (the spiritual home of the Japanese people), and the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes. For those interested in action, Mie is also known as the birthplace of the Iga Ninja. Blessed with such nature, culture, and the bounty of both sea and land, Mie Prefecture received the nickname “Umashikuni,” meaning “beautiful land of abundance,” in ancient times. Perhaps inspired by an old folk song with the lyrics, “I want to visit Ise. I want to see the Ise Road, at least once before I die,” throngs of people flock to Ise Jingu Shrine every year.
Getting there and around
Mie Prefecture has no airports, and it is somewhat removed from major transportation routes such as the Tomei and Meishin Expressways and the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train) rail line. You will therefore need to come through one of the big transportation hubs such as Nagoya Station, Kyoto Station, and Osaka Station before transferring to a local line or road.
When coming from Nagoya Station, it is convenient to use the Kintetsu and JR lines. High-speed boats connect Chubu Centrair International Airport to Tsu Nagisa Machi in central Mie. (Travel time approx. 45 min.)
Top Destinations
Iga
Known as the birthplace of both the Japanese ninja and the Edo Period poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), Iga is a city of history and culture nestled among mountains. Ueno Park is famous not only for its cherry blossoms, but also for Iga Ueno ......
Kumano
The city of Kumano is located in the southern part of Mie Prefecture, with the sea to its southeast and mountains to the northwest. Blessed with abundant nature, the city offers countless spots to catch spectacular views of the sea and mountains, ......
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