Yokkaichi Port Tourist Information

Yokkaichi Port Tourist Information http://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/cruise/

Bankonosatokaikan Yokkaichi Banko ware is said to be first made by NunamiRozan in 1736, and Banko ware earthen pots account for around 80% of domestic production. BankonosatoKaikan provides information on the history, technique and products. It also offers pottery classes and sells popular Yokkaichi Banko ware products at prices you will only find here in the production area.

Location/View 4-8 Toueichyo,Yokkaichi-shi,Mie,510-0035

Access Individual travel:15 min. via car from port(6km)

Parking for Season Year-round tour buses 2 buses

Related links Bankonosatokaikan http://www.bankonosato.jp

Contact Us【banko china wholesalers cooperative assn.】 TEL:059-331-3496 l E-MAIL:[email protected]; l Website:http://yokkaichi-banko.com/

Iga-ryu Ninja Museum An original tactic developed in Iga region, Mie prefecture is called Ninja art, and people who use the Ninja art are called Ninja. [IGA Ninja House] A lot of tricky mechanisms set in the Ninja house are demonstrated. [Ninja Art Experience Museum] Over 400 Ninja implements, including actually used real throwing stars, are displayed. [Ninja Art Experience Square, Ninja Show] You can see Ninja shows using Ninja implements such as throwing stars, katana, and chain sickles.

Location/View 117 Uenomarunouchi,Igashi,Mie Pref.

Access Travel by tour: 60 min. via car from port

Season Year-round

Ninja MUSEUM of Igaryu Related links http://www.iganinja.jp/museum.html

Contact Us【Yokkaichi Port Cruise Committee】 TEL+81-59-352-8194l E-MAIL:[email protected] l Website:http://www.yokkaichi-cci.or.jp/cruise/

ISE Grand Shirine The Ise Grand Shrine is spiritual home for Japanese people, where gods’ life and people’s life coexist from ancient times,adored by Japanese people as a place “should be visited at least once in the life”, and the most high-ranked shrine in Japan, where Amaterasu-omikami is enshrined as the sun goddess.

(Naiku) 1 Ujitachi-cho, Ise city, Mie Pref. Location/View (Geku) 279 Toyokawa-cho, Ise city, Mie Pref.

Access Travel by tour: 80 min. via car from port

Season Year-round

Ise Jingu Related links http://www.isejingu.or.jp/en/index.html

Contact Us【Yokkaichi Port Cruise Committee】 TEL+81-59-352-8194l E-MAIL:[email protected]; l Website:http://www.yokkaichi-cci.or.jp/cruise/

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Yokkaichi Port Building「Umi－Terasu14」 (Observation and Exhibition Deck)

The Yokkaichi Port Building is the tallest building in Mie. From the "Umiterasu 14" observation and exhibition room on the top floor you can look out at the spectacular scenery from 90 meters high and in 360 degrees. The nightscape is particularly fantastic, and it is also known as a mecca for factory nightscapes which have recently become popular. There is also a fun corner where you can learn about the history and role of the Port of Yokkaichi.

Location/View 1-1 Kasumi 2-chome,Yokkaichi-shi,Mie ,510-0011

Access Individual travel:25 min. from port(1.7km)

Parking for Season Year-round tour buses 7 buses

Related links

Contact Us【Yokkaichi Port Cruise Committee】 TEL+81-59-352-8194l E-MAIL:[email protected]; l Website:http://www.yokkaichi-cci.or.jp/cruise/

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World Heritage Kumano Kodo-Iseji Rute

Kumano Kodo, Iseji are the most popular pilgrimage routes in Japan.The routes travel from Ise Jingu to the 3 Kumano Sanzan Shrines – Kumano Hongu Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha and Kumano Nachi Taisha. “Taisha” means a large shrine.Its stone paved paths, historical stone monuments and spectacular landscape form one of the selection of a hundred promenades in Japan.There are other world heritage sites around the routes. “Onigajo” in the coast and the oldest shrine, “Hanano Iwaya Shrine” where you can touch our old people’ s spiritual.

Location/View Kihoku-cho,Owase City,Mie Pref

Access Travel by tour:120 minutes from port

Season

Kumano Kodo Iseji http://www.kodo.pref.mie.lg.jp/ Related links Mie Prefecture KUMANO KODO CENTER http://kumanokodocenter.com/index.php Contact Us【Yokkaichi Port Cruise Committee】 TEL+81-59-352-8194l E-MAIL:[email protected]; l Website:http://www.yokkaichi-cci.or.jp/cruise/

Mt.Gozaisho-dake

Mt.Gozaisho-dake is 1,212 mneters high and is the highest peak of the Suzuka Mountains.The top of this mountain is like a treasure house of wild animals and alpine flora.The splendid,natural panoramas change with the seasons.You can see Mount Fuji on a clear day.Yunoyama spa is at the foot of the mountain.This spa has 1,300 years of history and is quite famous.

Location/View Komono-cho,Mie-gun,Mie Pref.

Access Travel by tour:45minutes from port

Season

Gozaisho Ropeway Related links http://www.gozaisho.co.jp/language/English.pdf

Contact Us【Yokkaichi Port Cruise Committee】 TEL+81-59-352-8194l E-MAIL:[email protected] Website:http://www.yokkaichi-cci.or.jp/cruise/

Suzuka Circuit There are lots of exciting, hands-on attractions at the Suzuka Circuit, which has an international racing course made famous by F1. Children can have fun on many of the rides by themselves. There are also hotels, Onsen and restaurants, so the whole family can relax and have a good time. Some new attractions will be added on March in 2015, taking it to the next level!

Location/View 7992 inocho,Suzuka-shi,Mie ,510-0295

Access Individual travel:45 min. via car from port(25km)

Season Year-round

Suzuka Circuit Related links http://www.suzukacircuit.jp/

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Yokkaichi Factory Night view Cruise The Yokkaichi Industrial Complex is the top factory nightscape spot in Japan.Yokkaichi Factory Night View Cruise is the popular program which you can see fantastic night view of the Yokkaichi Industrial Complex .Experience this program which is very rare and attractive!

37 Chitose-cho,Yokkaichi-shi,Mie Location/View (1st.floor Chitosefuto:Bldg) ,510-0051 Individual travel:20 min. via car from port(8km) Access Pick up bus from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Sta. or JR Yokkaichi Sta. Season Year-round