Bentenjima Island in Maisaka Town, one of Lake Hamana's resort areas, is bustling with tourists enjoying swimming, fishing, clam digging, sightseeing boats, hot springs, and fireworks. This particular day, being the day before "Doyo no Ushi no Hi" (a traditional day for eating eel), featured fresh seafood harvested locally from Lake Hamana...
...Hamamatsu's French cafe "Petit Ami Cafe" offers exquisite galettes made with authentic Brittany-style buckwheat flour (100g TP3g).
Petit ami cafe creperie & brasserie is a small creperie and brasserie located in the heart of Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, within walking distance of JR Hamamatsu Station. It feels like you're traveling through the French countryside...
...Futami Okitama Shrine/Meotoiwa (Married Couple Rocks) in Ise, Mie Prefecture: A sacred spot dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-Okami and the two rocks that stand side by side.
Located on the coast of Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Futami Okitama Shrine is a famous spot known for its "Married Couple Rocks" and has long been cherished as a place for "Hama-sangu," a ritual to purify the mind and body before visiting Ise Grand Shrine. Here, Sarutahiko-no-Okami (Sarutahiko...).
...Mie Prefecture, Shima: "Shima no Mori Souvenir Shop Chuyo Main Store / Restaurant Matsuri" - Dog-friendly lunch on the covered terrace.
Shima no Mori, a shopping complex bringing together souvenirs, seafood, restaurants, and local fast food from Ise-Shima, features the "Chuyo Main Store Souvenir Shop" and the "Matsuri Restaurant." It's larger and offers a wider variety of goods than the "Chuyo Branch Souvenir Shop" at the "Ise-Shima Products Center Sasayuri no Sato"...
...Choosing souvenirs while sampling food at "Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima / Ise-Shima Bussankan Sasayuri-no-Sato" in Shima, Mie Prefecture
Located in Shima City, almost in the center of Ise-Shima National Park, "Ise-Shima Roadside Station" and its "Ise-Shima Local Products Center Sasayuri no Sato" offer an attractive spot where you can enjoy sampling local products while choosing souvenirs. The spacious parking lot is equipped with EV charging facilities, and clean restrooms are also available...
...Yokoyama Observatory & Sky Cafe Terrace in Shima, Mie Prefecture: An observation deck offering panoramic views of Ago Bay.
Yokoyama Observatory is a renowned viewpoint offering panoramic views of the beautiful scenery of Ise-Shima National Park and Ago Bay. Located on Yokoyama Mountain, 203 meters above sea level, in Ugata, Ago-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture, in the southern part of the Shima Peninsula, the observatory's name comes from the fact that this mountain is visible from offshore...
...Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Ise, Mie Prefecture: A resort with an exotic atmosphere where you can stay with your dog (Part 5)
Blessed with fine weather, the patio of the Garden Wing at Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace is enveloped in a beauty that makes you feel as if you've wandered into a foreign palace. The hotel's check-out time is a leisurely 11:00 AM, allowing you to create lasting memories with your beloved dog...
...Mie/Ise "Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace": An exotic resort where you can stay with your dog ④
Under the dawn sky, at the Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, the birdsong creates a quiet rhythm, and the breath of life can be felt even in the silence, making for a refreshing start to the day. Feeling the light streaming in through the curtains, you can look out the window...
...Mie/Ise "Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace": An exotic resort where you can stay with your dog ③
As night falls quietly, dinner service begins at the French restaurant "Marena SHIMSA" at the Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace, a resort hotel in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. The garden wintry, with its romantic atmosphere, sparkles even more...
...Mie/Ise "Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace": An exotic resort where you can stay with your dog (Part 2)
The Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, exudes an atmosphere reminiscent of a foreign land, offering breathtaking views of Ago Bay and soothing Southern European architectural beauty. Let's explore the hotel's facilities while enjoying a stroll through its expansive garden area...
...Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace in Ise, Mie Prefecture: An exotic resort where you can stay with your dog (Part 1)
"Miyako Resort Shima Bayside Terrace" stands on a hill overlooking the spectacular Ago Bay in Shima, Mie Prefecture. Last year, on December 21, 2024, the entire hotel underwent a renovation and reopened, transforming it into an even more comfortable resort hotel. Miyako Resort is a "nearby...".
...Mie/Ise "Okage Yokocho Foodie Paradise": A tour of Okage Yokocho from Oharai-machi - Compilation -
This is a compilation of our tour of Oharai-machi Street and Okage-yokocho, a paradise for foodies, featuring charming streets lined with steaming street food stalls, traditional Ise cuisine, local delicacies, crafts, and souvenirs! We'll show you images of the spots you'll want to visit...
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