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Life in Mie

Lets try and put together a list/map of recommended things to do in the Ken (or nearby, at least). To add a place, you'll need to first register and log in, and then you can add locations and edit what you add. If you have any comments on a location already posted, you don't need to be logged in to do that.

Other maps available:

Kyushu : http://www.communitywalk.com/map/5751
Tokushima : http://www.communitywalk.com/map/5540
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Geku: Ise Outer Shrine
Ise,
Ise Jingu (Ise Shrine) is the main Shinto Shrine for all of Japan. Geku, the Outer Shrine, is smaller than Neku (the Inner Shrine).
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Neku: Ise Grand Shrine
Ise,
Neku, the Ise Inner Shrine and main Shinto Shrine for all of Japan, is a huge open reserve with ancient forests nestled at the foot of the mountains and gardens hugging the rivers edge. The main shrine cannot be viewed directly, only the roof is visible. The shrine represents the protective divinity of the Emperor and, therefore, of all of Japan and houses the sacred mirror, one of three supposedly ancient artifacts given the first emperors by the Sun Goddess.
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Hunky Dory
Matsusaka, Mie
Hunky Dory bar.
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Takaya
Matsusaka, Mie
Takaya restaurant, famous for its tabehodai / nomihodai.
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Lumbini's
Meiwa, Mie
Lumbini's Indian Restaurant.
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Saiku Historical Museum
Meiwa, Mie
The Saiku area was, for almost 700 years from about 660 AD, the site of an imperial palace town. An unmarried emperor's daughter would serve on her father's behalf 3 times a year at Ise Shrine as princess/priestess. She lived slightly out of Ise here in Saiku. The museum is very hands on and interesting. English headphones are available for the several shot films that are shown regularly each day, including the exceptional "Saio Procession".
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Itsukinomiya Historical Experience
Meiwa, Mie
A faithful reconstruction of a Heian period building that would have been home to the Saio, an imperial princess/priestess who lived at this location during the Heian period. Wearing of a Heian imperial kimono is available 2 times a day by appointment. This kimono weighs 10kg, has 12 colourful silk layers and is stuningly beautiful.
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Taki Japanese Class
Taki, Mie
Location of free Japanese lessons. Tuesdays, 7 to 9pm.
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Cafe Brian
Ise, Mie
Cafe Brian - International Cafe.
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Melting Pot
Tsu, Mie
Melting Pot bar.
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Suzuka Curcuit
Suzuka, Mie
Motor racing curcuit, including amusement park and go-kart racing.
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Ueno Castle and Ninja House
Iga-Ueno, Mie
Ueno castle, park and Ninji house. Contains a working ninja house, museum and regular ninja shows.
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Miyama Campsite
Miyama, Mie
Beautiful campsite with luxurious cabins. Site of the annual "Deep South" camping weekend in July.
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Nagashima Spaland
Nagashima, Mie
Amusement and water park.
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Bazooka
Route 23
Casual student bar, CHEAP drinks!