三重県 · Kinki Region
Mie Hidden Gems
Home of Ise Grand Shrine, Shinto's most sacred site, plus pearl farming bays and a coastline of ama free-divers.
2 spots
Climate & Best Season
Warm and rainy, especially in the southern Kii mountains; mild winters. Spring and autumn are best for the pilgrimage routes.
Famous For (Food)
- Matsusaka beef
- Ise udon
- Tekone-zushi
- Oysters & spiny lobster
Signature Sights
- Ise Jingu
- Meoto Iwa wedded rocks
- Toba pearl islands
- Kumano Kodo trails
Mie· Toba
Mikimoto Pearl Island — Birthplace of Cultured Pearls
Mikimoto Pearl Island (ミキモト真珠島) is a small island in Toba Bay where Mikimoto Kokichi successfully cultivated the world's…
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Updated Jul 2026
Mie· Toba
Toba Marine Terminal — Fresh Seafood Market & Bay Views
Toba Marine Terminal (鳥羽マリンターミナル) is a waterfront complex combining a fresh seafood market, restaurants, ferry terminal,…
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Updated Jul 2026