Ota City is located in the northern part of the Kantō region of Japan, in the southeastern part of Gunma Prefecture. It is the largest industrial city in North Kantō and was designated as a Special City in 2007. The city is one of the few in Gunma Prefecture where industry, agriculture, and commerce develop in harmony. Its industry is dominated by the transport machinery sector, and major factories of well-known Japanese companies such as Sanyo Electric, Fuji Heavy Industries, and Sanyo Electric are located here.
The Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Industrial Heritage Sites are located in Gunma Prefecture. This was Japan’s first government-run silk mill, established as the nation’s initial model factory with the support of the Meiji government. The buildings of the mill were constructed using a highly unusual method, combining wooden pillars with brick and plaster walls. The Tomioka Silk Mill was created by the Meiji government to…
Shima Spain Village is located in Shima City in the southern part of Shima Peninsula, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is a comprehensive theme park centered around Spain. The park mainly consists of a themed amusement area, a large hotel area, and a hot spring area. With its vast grounds and well-developed facilities, it is an ideal destination for family leisure and fun. Shima Spain Village is entirely modeled after...
Originally called Sakashima, Mikimoto Pearl Island is located in the bay of Toba City, Mie Prefecture, Japan, and is the birthplace of Mikimoto pearls. In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultivated the world’s first cultured pearls on this small island, marking one of Japan’s proudest inventions. Today, the entire island is under the jurisdiction of the...
Also known as Shirahō Castle, Iga Ueno Castle is a hirayama-style renkaku (staggered enclosures) castle located in Marunouchi, Ueno City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It was originally built in 1585 by Tsutsui Sadatsugu. Situated at the center of the Ueno Basin on the northern slopes of the Ueno Plateau at an elevation of 180 meters, the old castle grounds have been designated as a national historic site...
The Igaryu Ninja Museum is located within Ueno Park in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, Japan, where Iga Castle stands. It is a museum dedicated to learning about the Igaryu ninja and ninjutsu. Ninjutsu originated in the late Heian period in the Iga region and was a Japanese technique used for espionage, involving combat, creating chaos, and gathering intelligence.
Ise Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It was first built in the 26th year of Emperor Suinin's reign (year 4), and its primary deity is Amaterasu Ōmikami. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan, with much of its grounds covered in forest, commonly referred to as the Shrine Forest, while the shrine itself is known as the Inner Precinct Forest. The Shrine Forest mainly consists of Mount Kamiji, Mount Shijiri, and Mount Takakura...
Yokkaichi City is the largest city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, facing Ise Bay and located within the Chukyo Industrial Zone—one of Japan's four major industrial core regions. It earned its name from hosting a market that opened on the fourth day of each month in earlier times. The city is surrounded by Nagoya Port and Yokkaichi Port and is committed to becoming a self-sufficient and vibrant urban center. Yokkaichi City boasts...
Suzuka City is a city located in northern Mie Prefecture, Japan, bordering Yokkaichi City, Tsu City, and Kameyama City, and approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Nagoya. The Suzuka Circuit is one of the city’s famous landmarks, earning the title of “Motor Sports City” in 2004. To the east of Suzuka lies Ise Bay, while the west is surrounded by the Suzuka Mountain Range…
Matsusaka City, formerly known as "Matsuzaka," is a city located in the central part of Mie Prefecture, Japan, facing Ise Bay. It enjoys a relatively warm climate and is renowned as the birthplace of Matsusaka beef. During the Edo period, the city was famous for its Ise merchants and served as a commercial hub. It remains one of the economic centers of Mie Prefecture and is also the birthplace of singer Nishino Kana…
Located on the edge of Ise Bay in the southeastern part of Mie Prefecture, Ise City is embraced by mountains and sea, boasting breathtaking natural scenery with crystal-clear rivers, rich natural history, and an abundance of delicious seafood. It is one of the most iconic representations of traditional Japanese culture, attracting around 7 million visitors each year. The natural beauty of Ise City is truly captivating...
Kumano City is located in the southern part of Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean and about 20 kilometers from the border of Wakayama Prefecture. Though not a major urban center, it boasts plenty of stunning natural attractions. The city’s breathtaking natural scenery will absolutely captivate you, leaving you in awe of nature’s artistry. Like other cities in the region, Kumano City’s coastline features…
The Akame 48 Waterfalls refer to a series of waterfalls located upstream of the Taki River in Akame, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Though there are said to be around fifty waterfalls in total, the number forty-eight is used to emphasize the abundance of cascades. It is one of Japan's selected "Top 100 Famous Waterfalls," and the surrounding forest is also part of Japan's “100 Best Forest Bathing Forests.”
Tottori Castle is a renkaku-style castle located atop Mount Kijou in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, Japan. It was built around the Tenbun era (1532–1555) and served as the domain headquarters of the Tottori Domain during the Edo period. Ingeniously utilizing the natural terrain of Mount Kijou, it is one of Japan’s most renowned castles and has withstood the test of time...
Kaike Onsen is located in Yonago City at the western edge of Tottori Prefecture, adjacent to Shimane Prefecture, and is a seaside hot spring resort facing the Sea of Japan. It was first discovered in 1900 by a fisherman. Although it does not have a long history, within an area of about 1 km east-west and 0.4 km north-south where the hot springs emerge, there are already more than 30 ryokan,...
Mizuki Shigeru Road is located in Honcho, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture, Chugoku region of Japan. It is a street envisioned since 1989 to integrate the yokai (monster/ghost) culture and characters from the works of Shigeru Mizuki into the urban landscape, turning the area into a tourist and cultural district. Shigeru Mizuki was a Japanese manga artist, whose real name was Shigeru Mura, and he currently serves as the president of the World Yokai Association and a member of the Japanese Folklore Society...
Daisen is a stratovolcano and complex volcano that spans across multiple locations in the Chūgoku region of Japan, including Daisen Town, Hōki Town, Efu Town, Kōnan Town, Yonago City, Kurayoshi City, Kitahiyama Town, and Maniwa City in Okayama Prefecture. With an elevation of 1,792 meters, it is the highest peak in the Chūgoku region. The mountain stretches approximately 40 kilometers from east to west and about 35 kilometers from north to south, covering a total…
Toba City is a city located in the northeastern part of Shima Peninsula, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It borders Ise City to the west and Shima City to the south, and is renowned for its oyster farming. In modern times, Toba served as the political, economic, and cultural center of Shima Province, but after administrative reforms in the early Heisei era, this status was taken over by Ise City. Surrounded by beautiful seas…
Tsu is the capital city of Mie Prefecture, Japan, located in the central part of the prefecture and facing Ise Bay. The city is home to the Anou and Iwata rivers. As the political, economic, cultural, and educational center of Mie Prefecture, it hosts Mie Prefectural University of Nursing. Tsu’s Yuu Shrine is one of the best spots to view plum blossoms, where…
Mr. Fukada's Garden is located on the south side of the Residential Shoin in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, Chugoku Region, Japan. It was once the residence of the Fukada family, a pioneering and influential clan of Hōki Province (also known as Hōshū, one of the ancient provinces of Japan), and was built in the early Edo period. It is the oldest surviving garden in the San'in region and has been designated as...