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Mie Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
Ise Shrine and Pearl Tour - Ideal for Cruise ship's guests
The tour includes Ise Shrine (Naiku), Oharaimachi Street and Mikimoto Pearl Island. This tour can be ideal and designed for the passengers of Cruise Ship. The following itinerary is based on arrival time of ship at 10:00 am and can be adjusted on the actual disembarkation.
Ise Shrine Tour (Geku, Naiku and Meotoiwa) - Long version
This tour includes visiting Geku and Naiku of Ise Shrine and Meotoiwa-wedded rocks. All of the spots are related to indigenous religion - Shinto. Ise shrines are the greatest shinto places and about 10 million people visit the shrines every year. In olden time, when people traveled by walking, everybody wanted to visit there at least once in a lifetime. It is like Vatican in Christian and Mecca in Islam.
Tour in Kamishima Island and Mikimoto Pearl Island
The tour includes total 80 minutes cruise by a regular liner and walking in the island called "Kami-shima", which is the model spot of Yukio Mishima's novel titled "The Sound of Waves". The island is located 14 km off the coast of Toba, Mie. Only 300 people live there. The beauty of untouched nature and landscapes that you can only find in isolated island shall fascinate you.
Ise Shrine Tour - Fits for Cruise ship passengers
This tour includes visiting Geku and Naiku of Ise Grand Shrine. From the olden time, correct order to visit is Geku and then Naiku. So we will follow traditional order. Meeting point is selectable from Toba Station or Iseshi station with adjustable meeting time. So, this may be one of the suitable tours for the guest from cruise ship. The tour will be carried out using public transportation. The following itinerary is based on the meeting time of 10:30 at Toba Marine Terminal.
Mie Nature & Outdoor Tours
1-Day Private Tour with YO: Highlights of Ise-Shima area
The town of ISE is known as a home of Japanese Shinto religion among Japanese people. The tour guide has great experience of working as an English-speaking guide for over 7 years. This tour covers the highlights of Ise town which are two Grand Shrines, Naiku (Inner Shrine), Geku (Outer Shrine) and Okage-Yokocho, an old atmosphere shopping district. The tour mainly focuses on the history, religion and foods of ISE, and so you get to learn the unique way of the local lives.
Coastal Cycling Tour in Pearl Town
This is the guided cycling tour in Shima city. Shima is a costal town located Mie prefecture (3 hours train from Osaka or Kyoto), renowned for the beautiful bay called "Ago Bay". Ago Bay is a famous place associated with Mikimoto Pearl where "The Pearl King" established first pearl cultivation over 100 years ago. This tour has a great combination of outdoor activities and historical learnings. You will enjoy riding bicycles, feeling ocean vibes and learning local cultures.
Gozaisho Mountain and Ropeway (Field Athletic as option)
If you are fed up with travel around town, or if you want to touch the nature in Japan, this tour will be ideal. Ropeway, which was built in 1959, used to be the longest ropeway in East Asia. You will be thrilled with the view of cliff and valley as wide windows does not interrupt with those sceneries. On the summit area, you can enjoy walking and hiking filled with nature.
Mie Day Trip Tours
Pilgrimage tour to Ise Jingu from Nagoya
This tour takes you to Ise Jingu, the most prestigious shrine which is related to the Japanese Imperial Family. This sacred shrine consists of 125 shrines centering on the two main sanctuaries: Naiku and Geku. You will visit these two sanctuaries surrounded by natural forest. After visiting shrines, you will go to Oharai Machi and Okage Yokocho, where you can enjoy the townscape unique to Ise and shoppings and local food.
Exploring Ise, Mie
Mie is known as a place blessed with the bounties of its mountains and the sea. Rich in nature, history, culture and modern amusement. Ise-Jingu Shrine is an extensive complex of the most sacred shrines in Japan You can see how Mikimoto Kokichi, King of Pearls, succeeded in pearl culturing at Mikimoto Pearl Island.
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Mie Tour Reviews
Diane M.
“Ise Shima. Mikimoto”
We had an excellent two day tour. Michiko and Hiroshi were our wonderful guides. We stayed at a local resort that had an excellent view. Michiko provided us with a written itinerary of our tour and answered all our questions. We could not have done this without them. We are extremely grateful.
Michiko N.
Dear Diane and Rod, Thank you very much for choosing me as your tour guide in Ise- Shima region. I appreciate your finest review for me. I feel happy to know that I could be your help to make your dream come true. Hiroshi and I had a delightful time with such a wonderful couple like you. I’ll never forget the memorable time with you. I learned a lot from both of you! It’s very educational. Thank you so much. It’s good for you that cherry blossoms in Japan are welcoming you!! I hope you will continue your trip with safe and healthy. Enjoy your journey!! I’m looking forward to seeing you again in Japan. Thanks again. Sincerely yours, Michiko Nagasaki
Justin K.
“Mie tour, Ninja museum”
Saki was an excellent guide who helped to planned our itinerary and transport options which were relatively complex. She is warm, helpful and proactive! :)
Christine T.
“Smooth and Professional Service ”
Excellent professional service.
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