Mie Prefecture Tours

If you seek a beautiful spot other than famous sightseeing spots such as Tokyo, Nara, and Kyoto in Japan, this tour is highly recommended. You will visit Ise Shrine. Ise Shrine is very special for Japanese beacuse it enshrines the spirit of "Amaterasu" , the Sun Gottess and the highest rank of dieteis in Japanese myth. You can also enjoy a boat cruise in Toba bay. Mikimoto pearls are very famous worldwide. You will see how to make a cultured pearls and enjoy shopping in Mikimoto Pearl Island. area is very famous for its seafood. If you are a seafood person, I highly recommend you should try it. Your guide will tell you about the history of Japan, Japanese 2 major religions; Shinto and Buddhism and more.

Bamboo is one of the cultures of Japan . You will be able to make a bamboo lantern per man/woman . The light that can be seen from the bamboo lanterns is emotional. I will be sure that This experience might remain as a memory of Japan for you .

If you want to know more about Japanese culture, Ise is a place to visit! Because Ise is a special place for Japanese people. In Ise, there is a sacred place in Japan called Ise Jingu. It is a very important place that Japanese people want to visit once in their lifetime. On this tour, your private guide will show you 5 must-visit places when you come to Ise. ①②Ise Jingu（Geku/Naiku） A sacred place for the Japanese. Ise Jingu can be understood more deeply with a guide's explanation. ③Sengu Kan Museum For a better understanding of Ise Jingu, a visit to this beautiful museum is a must. ④Geku Sando Street This is a shopping street next to Ise Jingu Geku, where the deity of food is enshrined. Eat local food here! ⑤Oharai Street ＆Okage Yokocho Alley Many old Japanese townscape shops appear in samurai movies. Ise is home to beautiful nature and a hidden Japanese spiritual culture that has been cherished by the Japanese people. If you are interested in Ise, make a reservation now!

In this historical walking tour in Mie a friendly guide will introduce you to the remains of Saiku, the most glorious palace of Japan's Heian period (794-1185), and the Saio, an imperial princess who served the Ise Grand Shrine. You will visit several highlights of the former Saiku palace and learn in more detail about the fascinating life of the Saio princess. A local guide will introduce you to a less-known part of Japan's history and you will follow together the footsteps of the Saio princess in an attempt to unfold some of her hidden secrets. While the grandiose Saiku palace no longer exists, several of its many buildings have been reconstructed and opened to the public. Taking this tour before you pay a visit to the Ise Grand Shrine is highly recommended in order to appreciate the value of the area and understand the significant links between the Imperial lineage and the Ise Grand Shrine.

This rural town cycling tour is an ideal getaway from the bustling shopping streets near Ise Jingu Shrine. Just a couple of stations away you can pedal your way through ancient historical sites, scenic beaches and traditional sake breweries. Local people from the small town Meiwa call leisure cycling "Saikuling", a pun based on the remains of the historical Saiku palace where Ise Jingu Shrine's Saio princess used to reside during the Hean period (794-1185). Many of the spots you will see on this tour are designated national historic site and Japan Heritage. However, even if you are not into archaeological sites and ancient legends, this cycling tour will reveal a charming countryside town with its scenic landscape and warm-hearted people. Just a 15-minute train ride away from Ise Jingu Shrine in Mie, there is a whole hidden world to explore. Along the way your guide will tell you interesting stories about the daily life of local people and will introduce locally grown farm products.

In this unique Heian era (794-1185) culture tour near Ise Jingu Shrine you will step into the role of the "forgotten" princess Saio and will experience how she spent her days in the historical Saiku Palace. This exclusive tour is highly recommended for Japanese history lovers and visitors of Ise Jingu Shrine. With a professional private guide you will be able to discover a less known part of Ise Jingu Shrine's history and experience the life of a 10th century Japanese aristocrat, long before the samurai caste appeared. The highlight of the tour - putting on an expensive multi-layered junihitoe kimono and enjoying Heian era entertainment - takes place in a faithfully reproduced cultural treasure building which used to be part of the Saiku Palace. This is a unique and rare to find experience which focuses on the culture, traditions and lifestyle of the imperial court aristocrats from one of the most prolific eras in Japanese history. Total of 2 female and 1 male costumes available.

This unique fortune-telling session is only one of its kind in Japan and originates in the historical tradition of determining the imperial princess who would become Saio, a priestess destined to serve the Sun goddess at the Ise Jingu Shrine in Mie. Located at the former site of the Saiku Palace, where Saio used to live in beauty and purity, this personalized session uses elements from the ancient "bokujo" divination combined with oriental astrology to read either your destiny or personality. "Bokujo" was an ancient divination ceremony in which a tortoise shell was burned and the cracks were read to determine the gods' divine will, similarly to oracle bones. It was used to choose the most suitable candidate to become the priestess of Ise Jingu Shrine. You will crack a shell-shaped hard biscuit to determine what reading method suits you the best, and your fate will be read by a professional using "sanmeigaku" (oriental astrology). All readings will be based on your birth date.

Your journey begins with a Japanese lunch meticulously prepared using locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. Next, you will move to the atelier of the establishment, where you’ll engage in the art of Aizome, an ancient Japanese technique of indigo dyeing. Here, you’ll craft your own silk stole adorned with the exquisite hue of Ai, the indigo color also known as “Japan Blue”, a masterpiece to cherish. Materials dyed with Ai acquire antibacterial properties and remain odorless, making them not only visually appealing but also highly functional. After trying Aizome, you’ll stroll on the Tokaido trail, surrounded by historic Japanese houses that capture the essence of the Edo era (1603 – 1868). The town was designated as an important preservation district back in the 80s and therefore the authenticity has been kept well compared to the other post towns. You will truly feel the serene atmosphere of the Japanese old town here in Seki Juku!

We will stroll on the trail, surrounded by historic Japanese houses that many are from Edo era (1603 – 1868). Though many of more well known post towns are now very crowded with tourists nowadays, Seki Juku is much more quiet and serene due to its location and the town was designated as an important preservation district in the 80s, therefore the entire town has been kept authentic till now. One of the highlight is visiting an old style inn. Upon entering, you’ll truly feel the atmosphere that welcomed the travelers back then. You will also visit a museum which used to be a large size house with typical structure from Edo era. There are several choices of restaurants that you can have a lunch on the trail. Some of the old inns are still operating as restaurants and you can enjoy local food. The other shops on the trail also are all unique on their own ways and it is certain that you will feel the traditional atmosphere of Japan wherever you visit.

A new hospitality package has been created for the Super Formula race at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. "Super Formula" is regarded as Asia's premier formula car race and the Suzuka round is an important race to decide the champion for the 2023 season. In addition to regular spectating, the package includes a visit to the paddock, participation in the pit walk and grid walk. Guidance in the lounge is given in English and is specially prepared for this occasion only.

A new hospitality package has been created for the Super Formula race at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. "Super Formula" is regarded as Asia's premier formula car race and the Suzuka round is an important race to decide the champion for the 2023 season. In addition to regular spectating, the package includes a visit to the paddock, participation in the pit walk and grid walk. Guidance in the lounge is given in English and is specially prepared for this occasion only.

Through the experience of Forestry and "Kijishi" Wooden Craft, your will know real life of Misugi, as known as forestry village. Misugi is very beautiful, quiet and peaceful Inaka place. Misugi has unique history, culuture and lifestyle. Inaka means the country-side in Japanese. However, Misugi is now facing at extreme depopulation problem. The population decreased by half in this 2 decades. We want to empower our village by tourism. Because tourism can connect many people and industries. Then, we made an organization "Inaka Tourism". We provide 4 kinds of experiences (All 1-day tour). 1. "Purify your mind and body" tour - Zen Meditation, Forest Therapy and Lunch 2. "Pilgrimage walks" tour - Straw Marquetry, Historical Walks and Lunch 3. "Touch the Forester's Life" tour - Forestry, Kijishi Wood craft and Lunch 4. "We Love Nature" tour - Forest Therapy, Cycling and Lunch

Through the experience of Forest Therapy and Cycling, we enjoy great nature, history and culture of Misugi. Misugi is very beautiful, quiet and peaceful Inaka place. Misugi has unique history, culuture and lifestyle. Inaka means the country-side in Japanese. However, Misugi is now facing at extreme depopulation problem. The population decreased by half in this 2 decades. We want to empower our village by tourism. Because tourism can connect many people and industries. Then, we made an organization "Inaka Tourism". We provide 4 kinds of experiences (All 1-day tour). 1. "Purify your mind and body" tour - Zen Meditation, Forest Therapy and Lunch 2. "Pilgrimage walks" tour - Straw Marquetry, Historical Walks and Lunch 3. "Touch the Forester's Life" tour - Forestry, Kijishi Wood craft and Lunch 4. "We Love Nature" tour - Forest Therapy, Cycling and Lunch

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ise area! The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Come on an uninhabited island adventure by sea kayak! Large birds soar the skies while finless porpoises swim the coastal waters. Beneath the waves, fish swim and sea grass sways with the current, as Ama forage the sea floor for shellfish. On this tour, you will visit 3 small uninhabited islands in Ise-Shima National Park. Large wild birds, Black Kites, inhabit these islands. From February to June, you can spot small finless porpoises called “Sunameri”, diving in and out of the water. In the sea, discover the mysterious underwater seaweed forests swaying with the underwater currents. In these conditions, the traditional fishing methods of the free-diving fishing women : Ama-san, can be seen. The Ama’s fishing history dates back over 3000 years in the Toba-Shima area. If you are lucky, you can meet them in person. This tour will let you experience the close connection between nature and Japanese culture. The departure point is very close to Toba station and easily accessible. Our guide will assist you while kayaking, so you can enjoy it even if its your first time! Please mention at reservation if you need to rental (free) clothes and marine shoes!

Take a 20 minute boat ride and explore Toba’s fisherman village! We will bring you to Toshi Island, which is regarded as the best place to explore Japanese fisherman daily life in Ise-Shima, and have lunch in local restaurant!

Since times of yore, Japan’s ama (“women of the sea”) have been diving for abalone and other underwater bounty – and most famously of all, for pearls. At Ama Hut Hachiman in IseShima, take the chance for a close-up look at their way of life. Try on elegant ama diving garb, join the divers in a traditional dance and feast on freshly caught seafood (vegetarians also catered for). Their warm hospitality and tales of the sea will move each and every listener. Ise-Shima, equidistant between Tokyo and Osaka, is less than two hours from Chubu Centrair International Airport Nagoya.

The Kami (God) of Shirataki has been trusted by local people as a god of natural faith for over 1300 years. It is a sacred place where trainees stand below waterfalls to purify their mind and spirit. The whole forest connects with the Kami and is still loved by the locals as a “Forest for prayers” for the last 1000 years. If today’s complex society is leaving you tired and in need of refreshment, we suggest a reconnection with nature through the waterfall here and a mountain walk. We pray for tranquility in your hearts and the renewal of your spirit.