What to do and see in Mie Prefecture, Chubu: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

May 22, 2021 Joeann Galban

Mie Prefecture (三重県, Mie-ken) is a prefecture of Japan, which is part of the Kansai region on the main Honshu island. The capital is the city of Tsu.
Restaurants in Mie Prefecture

1. Toba Aquarium

3-3-6 Toba, Toba 517-8517 Mie Prefecture +81 599-25-2555 http://www.aquarium.co.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 807 reviews

Toba Aquarium

Reviewed By B6814KJlaurab - Olympia, United States

Some of the animals here aren't shown anywhere else in Japan, like the dugong. There were many unusual animals, such as adorable little garden eels, and outside there was even a "petting" area with fish that clearly loved the attention!

2. Ise Jingu

1 Ujitachicho, Ise 516-0023 Mie Prefecture +81 596-24-1111 https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,777 reviews

Ise Jingu

Reviewed By soxfan1975 - Needham, United States

We visited this shrine while on a cruise ship excursion from Toba. It is not very far from the port, and definitely worth visiting. Our five-hour excursion from Toba included the Grand Shrine and Okage Yokocho shopping area at Ise, the Futami Okitama shrine, Meotoiwa, and Pearl Island at Toba. This is a very spiritually meaningful and interesting place.

3. Tsukiyomi no Miya

742-1 Nakamura-cho, Ise 516-0028 Mie Prefecture +81 596-22-2801 http://www.isejingu.or.jp/about/naiku/tsukiyomi.html
Excellent
49%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 173 reviews

Tsukiyomi no Miya

4. Hanano Iwaya Caves

130 Arimacho, Kumano 519-4325 Mie Prefecture http://hananoiwaya.com/index.html
Excellent
46%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Hanano Iwaya Caves

5. Ise Meotoiwa Interactive Aquarium (Ise Sea Paradise)

580 Futamicho E, Ise 519-0602 Mie Prefecture +81 596-42-1760 [email protected] http://ise-seaparadise.com/
Excellent
52%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 213 reviews

Ise Meotoiwa Interactive Aquarium (Ise Sea Paradise)

I can play! Saw it! Contact aquarium. You can touch a big body, touches a fang or a beard and take a commemorative photo with you at walking time on the walrus. I'm going to be a cute creature's trick! Handshake with Tsumekashi otter is also popular. You can also purchase souvenirs unique to Sea Paradise at Ise Musouiwa Shopping Plaza. Since various events are held, we recommend that you go after checking the time.

6. Tsubaki Ogamiyashiro Shrine

1871 Yamamoto-cho, Suzuka 519-0315 Mie Prefecture +81 59-371-1515 http://www.tsubaki.or.jp
Excellent
48%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 148 reviews

Tsubaki Ogamiyashiro Shrine

7. Sengukan

126-1 Maeno Toyokawacho, Ise 516-0042 Mie Prefecture +81 596-22-6263 http://www.sengukan.jp/
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 202 reviews

Sengukan

Temporarily Closed We are pleased to announce that the SENGUKAN museum, which is the memorial repository of the Shikinen Sengu ritual (periodical renewal) of the Ise Jingu shrine, will reopen on November 7 (Thursday), 2019 (Reiwa 1). Due to the severe flood damage caused by typhoon no. 21 which struck this area in 2017, the museum has been forced to remain closed for a long time. After the two years of restoration work, we will start again, adding some fresh exhibits to our repertoire. We truly appreciate your patience despite this long inconvenience. The SENGUKAN museum will express the “spirit of Japan,” which the Shikinen Sengu ritual has continuously epitomized, just as we did before the closure. Currently, the preparation for the reopening in November is underway. This website provides a wide variety of online experiences, such as stunning videos and photos of the museum’s priceless exhibits. Please visit the website from the following banner and explore the fascinating world of the sacred shrine. If you are more curious about the Ise Jingu shrine and its tradition, we also recommend to visit Jingu Chokokan Museum, where you can learn about the history of Ise Jingu and appreciate a collection of the Onshozoku-shinpo (the sacred adornments and treasures dedicated to the deities) that had been offered to the deities in the past.

8. Ise Shrine Geku

279 Toyokawacho, Ise 516-0042 Mie Prefecture +81 596-22-5545 http://www.isejingu.or.jp/about/geku/
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 779 reviews

Ise Shrine Geku

Reviewed By HotRodHeart - France, null

This shrine is the smaller one, situated not far from the town center. It is great to stroll around, and enjoy the atmosphere of greenery and mystery that floats around. You can end up in little trails in the forest, and really feel the nature around you. I visited this shrine before the bigger one the next day, and it's a good thing I did. It's like going to a different scale.

9. Mikimoto Pearl Island

Toba Mie Prefecture http://www.mikimoto-pearl-museum.co.jp
Excellent
24%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 404 reviews

Mikimoto Pearl Island

Reviewed By A1171VKdenniss - Adelaide Hills, Australia

We visited Mikimoto Pearl Island while on a cruise with Princess Cruises. My wife just loves pearls so this was a "Must See" for us. If you have ever had a question how pearls were developed then you will get the answer here. The 3 Female divers gave us an example of there skills, the museum and staff were very informative and there were a couple of unique photo shoot areas. Over all a great experience, The Pearl Shop was just out of this world with an extensive rang of pearls which were way out of my price range but it did not cost a lot to look!!

10. Shima Marine Land

723-1 Kashikojima, Agocho, Shima 517-0502 Mie Prefecture +81 599-43-1225 http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/leisure/shimamarine/
Excellent
22%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 205 reviews

Shima Marine Land

Reviewed By ehlstudent

Hidden aquarium in Shima, worth the visit as you cannot see the special fish they have elsewhere ! (and I did Tokyo, brisbane, sydney, creta in greece, 'sapporo' aquariums). So I have many experience to say it is not the best but worth to go. I did it also on rainy day and the price is correct. You can find discount voucher in many hotels lobby.

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