A resort hotel nestled in the rich natural beauty of Ise-Shima National ParkNEMU RESORTThis resort boasts a vast area where you can not only enjoy your stay, but also experience the nature of Ise-Shima with all your senses. The place we'll introduce today is located about 6 minutes by car from the main hotel building.Satoyama Aquatic Garden"is.
When we visited at the end of June, the hydrangea season was coming to an end. Albizia trees swayed in the wind in the park, fireflies danced at night, and in the height of summer, you can enjoy encounters with creatures unique to the countryside, such as rhinoceros beetles and stag beetles. The hydrangeas that had passed their peak bloom exuded a calm beauty different from their flamboyant appearance, as if gently reminding us of the changing seasons.
Spread out on a lush, green hillside, this place offers a unique healing environment that changes with each season, characteristic of NEMU RESORT. While staying at the resort, you can feel as if you've taken a short trip to a rural mountain village, enjoying a peaceful and tranquil time.
Satoyama Aquatic Garden is an area developed with the theme of "coexistence with the natural environment," restoring the natural environment that once existed in this region. The garden features a diverse range of natural environments, including ponds, wetlands, streams, grasslands, and groves of trees, and is home to a wealth of life, including insects, wild birds, and aquatic creatures. The walking paths are well-maintained, making it easy for people of all ages, from young children to the elderly, to stroll around and enjoy nature at a leisurely pace, which is one of its main attractions.
When we peered into the water's edge, a tiny crab suddenly appeared. The moment of discovering creatures in nature can make even adults feel like children again. In the summer, they also hold a popular "crab fishing experience" for children, and it is said that the area is filled with the smiles of children chasing crabs with great enthusiasm. The opportunity to interact with nature while playing and learn about the importance of living things and life is a unique charm of this place. Furthermore, there are plenty of seasonal nature observation sessions and experience programs, so be sure to participate if you are staying with your family.
Furthermore, the "Satoyama Aquatic Garden" is an area where you can stroll along with your dog. The time spent leisurely walking with your dog while enjoying the scent of the trees and the breeze is truly special. Chocolat also seemed to enjoy the scent of the plants and trees as she strolled along. She gets scared on the wooden deck of the walking path, so we carried her along. The fact that both people and dogs can feel close to nature and share a relaxed time together is a unique charm of the dog-friendly NEMU RESORT.
In spring, the budding trees are enveloped in vibrant new greenery, and in early summer, irises and hydrangeas add splashes of color. On summer nights, fireflies dance in a magical display, and during the day, you can encounter creatures such as water striders, dragonflies, and frogs around the pond. In autumn, you can enjoy the colorful foliage, and in winter, the scenery is enveloped in silence amidst the crisp air. It is a place where you can discover different charms no matter how many times you visit throughout the year.
What was most striking about the Satoyama Aquatic Garden was its "stillness." That said, it wasn't a silence where you could hear nothing. The rustling of the leaves of the mimosa trees in the wind and the chirping of birds from among the trees provided a soothing background music.
If you peer into the pond, you can see water striders gliding smoothly across the surface. Furthermore, you can hear the chorus of insects announcing the arrival of summer. There are hardly any artificial sounds, and the more you listen, the more you can hear the sounds of nature.
As I walked, surrendering myself to the sounds, I felt a strange sense of relaxation in my shoulders, and my mind slowly unwinding. It's a place that reminds you of the comfort of being close to nature, something we often forget in our busy daily lives.
While luxurious facilities and activities are certainly part of the enjoyment of travel, taking time to immerse yourself in the simple beauty of nature also enriches the journey.
There are no flashy displays at Satoyama Aquatic Garden. That's precisely why nature itself—the wind, light, water, birdsong, and the green of the trees—provides the most luxurious experience of all.
If you visit NEMU RESORT, be sure to take some extra time to visit the Satoyama Aquatic Garden. The beautiful scenery created by nature in every season and the leisurely pace of time will surely make your travel memories deeper and richer.
NEMU RESORT (Satoyama Aquatic Garden)
HOTEL NEMU
Address: 2692-3 Sakako, Hamajima-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture 517-0403
TEL: 0599-52-1211
https://www.nemuresort.com/
