Great introduction to Ise-Shima Mie Nathan. Over my 10 trips to Japan this is absolutely the best area of Japan I've stayed in. Ise-Shima is a national park, Ise the northern section, Shima the southern. I stayed for 9 days in May. I took the Shimakaze luxury train from Osaka to Ugata station (amazing train). There's an information centre at Ugata station, e-bike hire and Orix car rental where I picked up a car for all of my stay. There is a scattering of railway stations across part of the region, and a limited bus service, but to see everything it's really worth hiring a car, even if only for 2-3 days of your stay. The area comprises 3 main centres. Ise, Toba, and Ugata. Ise is inland and is the largest center with the wonderful Okage Yokocho which I think is the best traditional shopping street in Japan. Nathan covered that area pretty well across his videos Toba's waterfront is scenic, bay cruises, aquarium with its sea otters, castle ruins lookout, and the Mikimoto pearl museum showcasing the birthplace of the world's first cultured pearls. The Toba Seafolk museum is fantastic ! Ugata sits as the center of the beautiful Shima area, where the locals come to holiday staying in the surrounding hotels and resorts around the bay and beaches. I stayed in a small private waterside house on Ago Bay 10mins drive to/from Ugata with its supermarkets, restaurants, etc. This is an area that requires some time to explore all that's on offer. The world heritage women Ama free-divers are a major tourist drawcard in Shima, with Ama museums, cook-and-eat Ama huts, these experiences are 'a must do' to truly appreciate Shima. There's beautiful coves and surfing beaches, with various lookouts over the 70+ islands of Ago Bay, the views are stunning. An alternative to the Esperanza tourist ship on Ago Bay is the local Kashikojima/Wagu ferry which stops at Masaki island once a thriving pearl processing centre where you can explore a quiet local's island within the bay ! All-you-can-eat BBQ oyster shacks, fishing trips, roadside tourist stations, sea kayak tours, unique roadside cafes, seafood markets, bike routes, local pearl processing experiences, stunning mountain drives, rivers and waterfalls, the place is amazing. Phew ... I didn't expect to write this much and I could keep on writing. There is so much to explore in the area I absolutely recommend researching and planning a trip. ❤️ Ise-Shima Mie
This is my idea of Japan. I love the pirate ships. I did them in Hakone a few years ago. It was so much fun. Might need to explore the area a bit more next time. Thanks for another fantastic video Nathan ❤🐸
I now understand the cap I'd seen in some other video's. When you showed the frogs for luck, I of course immediately thought Frog Lady must do this if she hasn't already. This looks like a neat little place to explore. I have to wonder why everywhere has European Pirate ships are the default world wide. In Asia most pirate ships were in reality armed junks. Never the less, this is a place I'd like to visit.
Visiting Ise on my next trip to Japan in October/November...so perfect video for me, Nathan. I didn't know about the pearl industry there! Gah! Feverishly tries to devise a way to visit all the places shown in one day trip from Nagoya...Is it doable, I wonder?
Nice video! Is the "twin rocks on the sea" (forgive this approximation) 😅 doable , together with the main temples area (without taking pirate ship or lollygagging too much) , in a day-trip from Osaka?
The Mie Prefecture coastline is pretty ... but if you like pearls just go to Toba. For Japan Summer I think it is best to use an umbrella and てぬぐい ... sadly I am being dragged back to Japan in August ... ww! if you are not Shinto it is interesting that you visit shrines ! (^_^)
@@HappyGaijin Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls. I think the town is not so pretty but the pearl museum is actually quite interesting. The women sea divers here I think just perform for tourists .... they are not like in Chiba.
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Great introduction to Ise-Shima Mie Nathan. Over my 10 trips to Japan this is absolutely the best area of Japan I've stayed in. Ise-Shima is a national park, Ise the northern section, Shima the southern. I stayed for 9 days in May.
I took the Shimakaze luxury train from Osaka to Ugata station (amazing train). There's an information centre at Ugata station, e-bike hire and Orix car rental where I picked up a car for all of my stay. There is a scattering of railway stations across part of the region, and a limited bus service, but to see everything it's really worth hiring a car, even if only for 2-3 days of your stay.
The area comprises 3 main centres. Ise, Toba, and Ugata.
Ise is inland and is the largest center with the wonderful Okage Yokocho which I think is the best traditional shopping street in Japan. Nathan covered that area pretty well across his videos
Toba's waterfront is scenic, bay cruises, aquarium with its sea otters, castle ruins lookout, and the Mikimoto pearl museum showcasing the birthplace of the world's first cultured pearls. The Toba Seafolk museum is fantastic !
Ugata sits as the center of the beautiful Shima area, where the locals come to holiday staying in the surrounding hotels and resorts around the bay and beaches.
I stayed in a small private waterside house on Ago Bay 10mins drive to/from Ugata with its supermarkets, restaurants, etc.
This is an area that requires some time to explore all that's on offer.
The world heritage women Ama free-divers are a major tourist drawcard in Shima, with Ama museums, cook-and-eat Ama huts, these experiences are 'a must do' to truly appreciate Shima.
There's beautiful coves and surfing beaches, with various lookouts over the 70+ islands of Ago Bay, the views are stunning.
An alternative to the Esperanza tourist ship on Ago Bay is the local Kashikojima/Wagu ferry which stops at Masaki island once a thriving pearl processing centre where you can explore a quiet local's island within the bay !
All-you-can-eat BBQ oyster shacks, fishing trips, roadside tourist stations, sea kayak tours, unique roadside cafes, seafood markets, bike routes, local pearl processing experiences, stunning mountain drives, rivers and waterfalls, the place is amazing.
Phew ... I didn't expect to write this much and I could keep on writing. There is so much to explore in the area I absolutely recommend researching and planning a trip.
❤️ Ise-Shima Mie
Great insights
This is my idea of Japan. I love the pirate ships. I did them in Hakone a few years ago. It was so much fun. Might need to explore the area a bit more next time. Thanks for another fantastic video Nathan ❤🐸
I'd explore again :)
On my bucket list! The pirate ship reminds me of my fave anime One Piece 🎉
This trip was so much fun! Have you ever been?
The happy catjin at the end made my day 😄
I had to add it just for you!
😍 This is my new favourite video of yours.
Thanks!
Really enjoyed this video, this place has a lot to offer ! It's easy to relax as you travel especially no crowds
It was a great mini side trip :)
I now understand the cap I'd seen in some other video's. When you showed the frogs for luck, I of course immediately thought Frog Lady must do this if she hasn't already. This looks like a neat little place to explore. I have to wonder why everywhere has European Pirate ships are the default world wide. In Asia most pirate ships were in reality armed junks. Never the less, this is a place I'd like to visit.
yes i thought of frog lady too!
Excellent video man. I don't think I've seen a video about this area before.
thanks dude
Looks like a great place to visit! 😊
Yep loved it :)
Visiting Ise on my next trip to Japan in October/November...so perfect video for me, Nathan. I didn't know about the pearl industry there! Gah! Feverishly tries to devise a way to visit all the places shown in one day trip from Nagoya...Is it doable, I wonder?
I think that the shrines shopping street and the marriage rocks might be doable but not the bay
Nice 🎉
thanks for watching
I also had to do an emergency hat purchase, but fortunately I was in Hiroshima so there was a Uniqlo close by. Great video.
I now love my new Japenglish hat!
Nice video! Is the "twin rocks on the sea" (forgive this approximation) 😅 doable , together with the main temples area (without taking pirate ship or lollygagging too much) , in a day-trip from Osaka?
Yes .. if you plan well :).
The Mie Prefecture coastline is pretty ... but if you like pearls just go to Toba. For Japan Summer I think it is best to use an umbrella and てぬぐい ... sadly I am being dragged back to Japan in August ... ww! if you are not Shinto it is interesting that you visit shrines ! (^_^)
I nearly went to Toba
@@HappyGaijin Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls. I think the town is not so pretty but the pearl museum is actually quite interesting. The women sea divers here I think just perform for tourists .... they are not like in Chiba.