The notebook of Ise et péninsule de Shima
Make room for maritime detours.
Major sanctuary, cut-off coast and maritime traditions structure a Pacific-oriented peninsula.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Ise et péninsule de Shima
Major sanctuary, cut-off coast and maritime traditions structure a Pacific-oriented peninsula.
The discovery of Ise and Shima Peninsula is centred around the Great Sanctuary of Ise, the Married Rocks of Meoto Iwa and the Bay of Ago. The stay thus alternates between the coast, heritage and natural areas, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Great sanctuary of Ise
- Married Rocks of Meoto Iwa
- Bay of Ago
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Must-see place
Grand sanctuaire d'Ise
The Great Sanctuary Ise It is divided between two main complexes, which are cyclically rebuilt according to old techniques. Gravel roads, forests and sober architecture give the place a particular strength, even if the most sacred buildings are observed only at a distance.
Must-see place
Rochers mariés de Meoto Iwa
Meoto Iwa means two rocks connected by a sacred rope facing the bay of Ise. The coastal promenade and the Futami Okitama shrine allow you to observe the landscape at different tides, with a sunrise sought during certain periods of the year.
Must-see place
Baie d'Ago
The bay of Ago cuts the coast of Shima into coves, islets and rafts linked to the pearl culture. Several viewpoints give a very graphic view of the whole, while visits closer to the water explain the work developed around the pearl oysters.
Practical tips
This information helps determine whether the destination suits the planned trip before further research.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
