Ise Shrine & Toba - Experience nature, culture, and history (Mie) (2027)

Experience Japan's history at Ise Grand Shrine, explore Tōshijima, the largest island in Mie Prefecture, and discover the sea life of Toba on this special three-day trip with your friends. Just about three hours from Tokyo, Mie Prefecture is blessed with the natural beauty of both the sea and the mountains, and is full of famous sites where you can learn about Japan's history and culture. Tradition, nature and delicious local food all come together in one journey.

The highlight of the trip is Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine), one of the most important shrines in Japan. With a history of about 2,000 years, it is a sacred place where Japan's spirituality, culture and nature meet, and many Japanese people hope to visit it at least once in their lifetime.

On Tōshijima, students explore an island where historical sites from the Warring States period and a traditional fishing-village way of life still remain today, while enjoying breathtaking views of the sea.

In Toba, students choose how to meet the ocean. Toba Aquarium keeps more species than any other aquarium in Japan and is the only place in the country where you can see a dugong. A 15-minute boat ride away, Dolphin Island is a place to learn about the marine ecosystem, watch dolphin and sea lion shows, try feeding the dolphins and take in the views of Toba Bay. Mie is also where pearl cultivation first succeeded, and at Mikimoto Pearl Island students can learn how pearls are made.