In Tsu and Matsusaka, there are many tourist attractions such as the Louvre Sculpture Museum, Mie Prefectural Museum, Sakakibara Onsen, Matsuzaka Castle, Gojoban Yashiki, Matsuzaka Agricultural Park Bell Farm, Kazahaya no Sato, and the ruins of Matsuzaka Castle.
Also recommended are local delicacies such as Matsusaka beef, curry omelet, and Tsu gyoza.
Senshuji Temple was founded in 1465, and its Mikageido is the largest wooden structure in the prefecture. Many of its buildings, including national treasures and important cultural properties, are of historical importance. The name of the mountain is Mt. Amida Nyorai, known as "the Buddha of Evide...»
The temple has a reputation among visitors that their wishes will come true. The main deity, the "Pure Gold Kaiun Glorious Jewel Great Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva," is made of pure gold and its divine appearance is breathtaking. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, the statue wishes all people good fortun...»
Within the precincts of Baoshuzan Daikanyinji Temple, there is a museum that houses the one and only replica of a work from the Louvre Museum in Paris that has been completely reprinted. The Louvre replicas that can be viewed in the museum are reprinted works created by the skilled technical team o...»
The English Garden is an authentic English-style garden where visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers. The Takumi no Yakata sells Matsusaka meat, gelato, bread, and snacks made from Matsusaka meat, as well as local agricultural products and other specialties. The agricultural park covers an expansive a...»
Visitors can experience the life of aristocrats during the Heian period (794-1185), when the Saiku was at its most prosperous, by trying on the juni-hitoe (12-layered robe) and other costumes, as well as annual events of the Heian period (794-1185). Saiku, also called "Itsukinomiya," refers to the ...»
This is a themed museum to introduce the history of Saiku, located at the Saiku Site (a national historic site). Saiku was the palace of the Saio, the king of the Saiku family who served the Ise Jingu Shrine, and was an important department that administered Shinto rituals on behalf of the emperor ...»
Three Heian-period buildings, called "Saiku-Ryocho," have been reconstructed at the historic site of Saiku, recreating the appearance of the ancient Saiku Palace. It is believed to have been used for ceremonies and feasts. In the background, the world of ancient Heian-period architecture unfolds....»
Kabadakyo is a gorge in the Kushida River valley, about 40 km upstream from Oishi-machi, Matsusaka City. The name "Kabadakyo" comes from the high quality and aroma of tea, shiitake mushrooms, ayu (sweetfish) and other products caught along the river. It is a nature park (Kahakikyo Prefectural Natura...»