Experience
ISESHIMA

A one-of-a-kind experience filled with
history, nature, and delicious food.

About ISESHIMA

About ISESHIMA

Iseshima is a region located in the southern part of Mie Prefecture that is overflowing with appeal, including historically and culturally fascinating sightseeing destinations like Ise Jingu, lush nature, beautiful coastlines, and so much more. Also designated as a national park, the area is home to a robust ecosystem and a pristine natural landscape. Here, nature and faith are deeply intertwined, and a rich cultural landscape contingent on the coexistence of humankind and nature has shaped sustainable practices relevant to the modern age, resulting in an atmosphere that is at once both nostalgic and innovative.

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Model Course

Model Course

The Iseshima region is brimming with charm that encapsulates the beauty of Japan's history, culture, and nature all in one. It is cherished by domestic travelers as a place that captures the heart and soul of their home country through sightseeing, gastronomy, and relaxation.

Begin your journey, for example, accompanied by a private guide on a sacred pilgrimage through the holy precincts of the over 2,000 year-old "home of the Japanese spirit" Ise Jingu to experience an air of divinity unlike any other in Japan. The guide's wealth of knowledge about the history of the shrine, its architectural beauty, and its lush natural landscape will both inspire and satisfy a newly found curiosity.

Next, embark on a cruise around Ago Bay to witness the breathtaking view of intricate, winding rias coasts, followed by a glimpse into the processes involved in creating the world's top-quality pearls at an actual cultured pearl farm.

Finally, choose from a wide variety of luxury resort hotels to enjoy world-class Japanese hospitality and dine on Japanese cuisine that incorporate locally-sourced ingredients unique to the natural landscape of the region.
Fresh Ise-ebi lobster and Matsusaka brand beef will be sure to satisfy even the fussiest foodie. A truly unforgettable adventure awaits you in ISESHIMA, a miracle microcosm of Japan's finest aspects, from tradition, to nature, to luxurious cuisine.

Ise Jingu
Ise Jingu
Ago Bay
Ago Bay
luxury resort hotels
luxury resort hotels
Ise-ebi lobster
Ise-ebi lobster
The blessings of the sea
The blessings of the sea

Sightseeing
/ Experience

Sightseeing / Experience

Iseshima's abundance of spectacular sightseeing spots and experiences let you take a deep dive into the unique culture and stunning nature of Japan.

First, experience the profound faith and over 2,000 year old history of Ise Jingu with a serene yet sacred early-morning shrine visit.
Accompanied by a private guide, immerse yourself in the mystique of Jingu, from its inception to its architectual beauty.

After that, experience a thriving, thousands-year old regional culture listening to the thrilling tales of Ama divers over freshly grilled seafood.

Then, cruise through the magnificent rias coasts of Ago Bay and learn about cultured pearls at a real pearl farm.

After that, try your hand at the insanely popular pearl picking workshop to make your very own, one-of-a-kind pearl accessory to take home and cherish forever.

At night, dine on luxurious cuisine prepared with local specialties like Ise-ebi lobster or Matsusaka brand beef.

With a plethora of enticing spots, Iseshima is the perfect destination for travellers who crave a miraculous blend of tradition, nature, and gastronomy.

Ama Hut Experience
Ama Hut Experience
Shrine visit with private guide
Shrine visit with private guide
pearl picking workshop
pearl picking workshop

Gourmet

Gourmet

Iseshima boasts a local gastronomy born from an abundance of rich natural resources. The food culture here, developed from an inseperable bond with Ise Jingu, has been past down for centuries through the region's nature, tradition, festive rituals, and industrious lifestyles.

The abalone caught by Ama and offered to Ise Jingu have become a staple in Iseshima's gastronomical identity. The sea's other blessings too are harvested and transformed into nutrious specialty products and ingredients, including Ise-ebi lobster, oyster, blowfish, sea bream, bluefin tuna, and beyond. Food like kombu and bonito flakes, a vital ingredient in producing the characteristic umami of Japan's dashi soupstock, are still prepared using traditional methods and provided a offerings to Ise Jingu.
There is even a local type of sushi developed by fishermen called Tekone zushi which is marinated with soy sauce and mixed with vinegared rice.

Furthermore, an age-old gastronomical culture of regional udon and mochi developed in tandem with the pilgrimage roads leading to Ise Jingu. The uniquely soft noodles of "Ise udon" are easy to digest and arose from local hospitality toward the tired pilgrims who sometimes walked for weeks at a time to reach the holy land.

Moreover, the nationally acclaimed, top quality wagyu brand Matsusaka beef is also a product of the region whose melt-in-your-mouth consistency and umami make for the perfect steak or sukiyaki dish.

With such an assortment of gastronomical treasures, Iseshima should be top priority for international gourmets.

Grilled Ise-ebi lobster
Grilled Ise-ebi lobster
Tekone zushi
Tekone zushi
Akafuku Mochi
Akafuku Mochi

Stay

Stay

There are countless accommodations in Iseshima that go above and beyond the needs of travelers from abroad.

Traditional-style ryokan inns with hot springs and incredible views and vibrant resort hotels in particular wow visitors for their uniquely-Japanese hospitality.

Resorts facing Ago Bay offer a beautiful ocean view from each and every guest room, making for a truly luxurious getaway.

With dishes incorporating locally-sourced ingredients and courses including the high quality specialties like Ise-ebi lobster and Matsusaka brand beef, you won't want to leave.

Spas and guestrooms with open air baths offer an escape to a private environment perfect for relaxing and basking in the seasonal landscape.

Depending on the hotel, you might even get to experience special activities like pearl accessory workshops or Ama meet-and-greets, making for memories that will last a lifetime.


Access

When using the train from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka
When using the train from Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka
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