Traveling to Mie Prefecture near Nagoya (Ise Shrine/Futami Okitama Shrine)

🚆 Transportation: After purchasing the 'Aozora Free Pass' in Nagoya, you can get there in about 1 hour and 30 minutes via the 'Rapid Mie' train that runs about every hour! The above pass is only sold on weekends, so it's important to adjust your visit date. ⛩️ Attractions: Ise Shrine, which can be accessed by bus from Iseshi Station, and Futami Okitama Shrine, which is a 15-minute walk from Iseshi Station by JR train to 'Futaminoura' Station, are worth seeing! ♦️ Pros and Cons: Ise Shrine is known to be one of the places that Japanese people want to visit the most. There are many people, but the downside is that foreigners may not be very impressed! However, it's good for a walk, and there's a street in front of the shrine that reminds me of Kyoto, so I think it's a good place to enjoy a day! The only downside to Futami Okitama Shrine is that it takes about 15 minutes on foot, but the spectacular view from the Married Rocks ('Wedded Rocks' according to Google Map) is truly a work of art! 🍜 Recommended restaurant: I highly recommend the famous 'Ise Udon' at 'Okageyokocho' in front of Ise Shrine! I know 'Udonya Fukusuke' is the most famous place, and I heard that they sometimes hold performances next door, so I recommend you go there!