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

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ASIJ Exploration Week - February 2026
Culture
History
Nature
Unseen Japan

3days 2nights - 16th~18th Feb 2026

Table of Contents

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Concept

Experience Japan’s history at Ise Grand Shrine and visit Tōshijima, the largest island in Mie Prefecture!
Enjoy breathtaking views of an island rich in history and fishing village culture. Join your friends on a special trip to Mie, where you can also explore the Toba Aquarium and savor delicious local cuisine!


Tradition&History
Mie prefecture is blessed with the rich natural beauty of both sea and mountains. Also, there are many famous sites where you can learn about history and culture. Just a three hour ride from Tokyo, Mie Prefecture provides us with the unique opportunity to enjoy tradition, nature, and culture all at once! Mie is also famous for its first success in pearl cultivation. Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island to learn about pearls!


Ise Jingu
Ise Jingu is one of the famous shrines in Japan. It has a history of approximately 2,000 years and is a sacred place where Japan's spirituality, culture, and nature assemble. Let's visit Ise-Jingu, said to be a once-in-a-lifetime worship!


Toshi Island
Toshijima is the largest island in Mie Prefecture, where historical sites from the Warring States period and traditional fishing village culture still thrive today. Let's visit Toshijima and experience its history firsthand.


Nature
Come and see the ocean living creatures in Toba! The number of Toba aquarium's breeding species are the largest in Japan. It is the only place in Japan where you can see Dugong! Taking a 25 minute ship ride from the Toba station, you will arrive at Dolphin island! It is a place to learn about the marine ecosystem, including dolphins and sea lions. You can also feed dolphins, see shows, and enjoy the outstanding view of Toba-bay!

Recomended Points

Ise Shrine

One of Japan's most revered Shinto shrines, established 2,000 years ago. Ise Shrine is known as "the birth place of Japan and its people". Experience Japanese culture at Ise Grand Shrine, considered a spiritual home.

Toushi Island

An island with spectacular views of Toba Bay and an atmosphere of the fisherman's town. Lets experience the nature and culture on a remote island.

Delicious Seafood Dishes

Since Ise and Toba are right next to the ocean, you can enjoy fresh delicious seafood dishes!

Toba Aquarium

Where you can see 1,200 species of sea creatures, which is the biggest number in Japan. It is also the only place where you can meet Dugong in Japan!

*This is one of the destinations for the choice-based activities

Dolphin Island

As is from the island name, this is a place where dolphins live. There are dolphin shows and there is also a chance to feed them! Other than dolphins, there are also sea lions and otters at this island. Since this island is in the middle of Toba Bay, you can also enjoy the impressive view from the observation deck too!

*This is one of the destinations for the choice-based activities

Mikimoto Pearl Island

This is the island where pearls were first successfully cultivated in the world, and it is a place where you can learn all about pearls. There is also an Ama (female divers) spot where you can watch them dive into the sea.

*This is one of the destinations for the choice-based activities

Program Details (Conditions)

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Main Activities

English Guide Walk at Ise Jingu

The guide will explain the history of Ise Jingu (Naiku)

Interact with ocean living creatures

Toba prefecture has lots of opportunity to interact with ocean living creatures! At Dolphin Island, you can feed the dolphins.

Three hot springs you can enjoy at the hotel

The place we are going to stay -Toba Seaside Hotel has three types of hot springs! You can choose to go whichever you want to every night.

Visit to Toushi Island

Toushi Island is familiar with its fisherman culture! Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and it's grand nature.

Visiting Okageyokocho

At Okageyokocho, you can experience the cityscape of Edo to Meiji period. You can also shop and eat foods here too!

Schedule

*Schedule might be changed due to weather and/or organizing process.

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