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.
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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· Kuwana
Nabana no Sato — Japan's Largest Winter Illumination Garden
Nabana no Sato (なばなの里) is a 230,000㎡ flower park that transforms into Japan's largest light festival each winter (Octobe…
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Updated Jul 2026
Mie· Kuwana
Kuwana Clam (Hamaguri) — Sweet Grilled Shellfish
Kuwana hamaguri (桑名のはまぐり) are large clams harvested from the Ibi River estuary where freshwater meets Ise Bay, creating…
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Updated Jul 2026