MIE

Ise･Shima

Ise Shima is an attractive region in the west of Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Its main city, Ise, is most well-known for being the location of the Ise Jingu Shrine, the most important Japanese Shinto shrine which is devoted to the sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami. Ise Shima received international attention for hosting the G7 Ise-Shima Summit in 2016, which threw a spotlight on the region's natural beauty and history. A local delicacy is the Ise spiny lobster and the area is also famous for pearl fishing. Ise Shima includes countless small islands off the coast that more adventurous travelers might find interesting to explore.

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Ise-Shima National Park Toba Observation Deck

Ise･Shima

Ise-Shima National Park Toba Observation Deck

Rugged ria coastline meets open Pacific, framed by a scenic toll road.

Beautiful Scenery
Toba Sea Folk Museum

Ise･Shima

Toba Sea Folk Museum

60,000 artifacts tell the quiet lives of Japan's diving women.

Entertainment

Ise･Shima

Ise Jingu Shrine (Geku)

Rebuilt every 20 years — ancient timber reborn across all Japan.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryHistory
Goza Shirahama Beach

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Goza Shirahama Beach

Emerald shallows so clear the Ministry ranked it Japan's finest swim.

Beautiful SceneryInsta-worthyOutdoor Activities
Yokoyama Observation Deck

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Yokoyama Observation Deck

Sixty islands dot the pearl-farming bay below a sky-high café.

Beautiful Scenery
Shima Mediterranean Village

Ise･Shima

Shima Mediterranean Village

White-walled Andalusia, rebuilt on the shores of Ago Bay.

Art & ArchitectureBeautiful SceneryCulture Experience+5

Ise･Shima

Shima Nature School

Kayak sea-park coves, then roll the bay inside a giant water ball.

Outdoor Activities
Hinjitsukan

Ise･Shima

Hinjitsukan

The front door once opened only for emperors — now it opens for you.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Sarutahiko Jinja Shrine

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Sarutahiko Jinja Shrine

Japan's oldest texts name this god — lanterns glow here each August.

Culture ExperienceHistory
Meoto Iwa Rock

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Meoto Iwa Rock

Two rocks roped together, framing the sunrise over the sea.

Beautiful Scenery
Okage Yokocho Street

Ise･Shima

Okage Yokocho Street

Edo-era pilgrims' lane where soy sauce smoke still drifts at noon.

Beautiful SceneryFood & DrinkShopping
Ninja Kingdom Ise

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Ninja Kingdom Ise

Hurl shuriken, soak in hot springs, then pose in samurai armor.

Anime & MangaCulture ExperienceHistory+1

Ise･Shima

Ise Jingu Shrine (Naiku)

Japan's holiest ground, rebuilt every 20 years since 690 AD.

Art & ArchitectureCulture ExperienceHistory

Frequently asked questions

What is Ise･Shima known for?
Ise Shima is an attractive region in the west of Mie Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Its main city, Ise, is most well-known for being the location of the Ise Jingu Shrine, the most important Japanese Shinto shrine which is devoted to the sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami. Ise Shima received international attention for hosting the G7 Ise-Shima Summit in 2016, which threw a spotlight on the region's natural beauty and history. A local delicacy is the Ise spiny lobster and the area is also famou…
Where is Ise･Shima?
Ise･Shima is an area in MIE, Japan.
What are the best places to visit in Ise･Shima?
WOW U lists 13 spots in Ise･Shima. Popular spots include Ise-Shima National Park Toba Observation Deck, Toba Sea Folk Museum, Ise Jingu Shrine (Geku), Goza Shirahama Beach, Yokoyama Observation Deck.
What is WOW U?
WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.