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Mie Prefecture (Japanese: 三重県, Hepburn: Mie-ken) is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Mie Prefecture has a population of 1,781,948 (as of 1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 5,774 square kilometers (2,229 sq mi).
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Discover the top things to do in Mie, home to ama, or female free divers. Don’t miss revered Shinto complex Ise Jingu Shrine, Nagashima Spa Land, or Toba Aquarium. The Akame 48 falls and Nabana no Sato flower fields connect you to nature.
- Ise Jingu. No Mie destination list could start off with anything other than Ise Jingu—Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine. This is the premier Shinto shrine to experience a true Japanese 'power spot' and a shrine whose long history is steeped in imperial tradition.
- Meoto Iwa. Located off the coast of Futami in Mie Prefecture are the Meoto Iwa or Wedded Rocks. This duo of picturesque rocks just off the shoreline are tied together by a shimenawa rope—made of rice straw that weighs over one ton.
- Toba Aquarium. If you love the ocean then you’re bound to like aquatic creatures, with Toba Aquarium a standout attraction in Mie. This aquarium has been at the forefront of the preservation and breeding scene in Japan, with breeding programmes for finless porpoises and dugongs.
- Kitabatake Gardens. This garden was built during the Warring States Period—and as such, it has a rather violent history. The gardens surrounded what once was Kiriyama Castle.
Mie Prefecture is home to the Ise Shrines, Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, and the former ninja town of Iga Ueno. Find out more about the prefecture's attractions, hotels, flights, car rentals and tours.
Mie Prefecture is a popular destination near Osaka, Kyoto, and Nagoya, with a rich natural landscape, ancient culture, and delicious food. Explore Ise Jingu Shrine, Kumano Kodo, ninjas, Ise ebi, Matsusaka beef, and more in Mie.
Planning a trip to Japan's Mie prefecture? Follow my Mie itinerary to eat Matsusaka beef and visit Mikimoto Pearl Island.
Mie Prefecture is a popular destination with natural beauty, cultural heritage, and theme parks. Explore Ise Jingu, Kumano Kodo, ninja, pearls, and more in Mie.
