Designated as a historic site by Mie Prefecture. Built as a base for the Southern Court during the Northern and Southern Court period, it was abandoned during the Meiji Restoration. It has also been selected as one of the "100 Greatest Castles in Japan (Japan Castle Foundation)." You can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall.

Address 〒519-0415
114-1 Tamaru, Tamaki-cho, Watarai-gun, Mie Prefecture
Inquiry 059-232-4171
Access Approximately 1 hour drive from the hotel

  • Ise Jingu

    With a history of 2,000 years, it is the spiritual home of the Japanese. The shrine made up of 125 shrines, including the Inner Shrine and the Outer Shrine. (Ise City)

    Access From the hotel → About 40 minutes by car
  • Kumano Kodo Ise road

    The Kumano Kodo road, a path of prayer connecting two major sacred sites (Kumano City)

    Access From the hotel → Approx. 1 hour 10 minutes by car
  • Yokoyama Observatory

    Spectacular views of Ago-Bay, the home of pearls. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → About 15 minutes by car
  • Daiosaki Lighthouse

    A white lighthouse stands at the tip of a cliff where the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean crash upon the shore. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → About 25 minutes by car
  • Kashikojima Espana Cruise

    The Spanish sailing ship "Esperanza" cruises around Ago-Bay in about 50 minutes. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → Approx. 12 minutes walk
  • Jiro Rokuro Beach

    A beach with beautiful white sand that shines in the scenery of Ago-Bay. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → About 25 minutes by car
  • Goza Shirahama Beach

    This popular beach is said to be the best in the Tokai region and has been selected as one of the 88 best swimming beaches in Japan. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → Approx. 35 minutes by car
  • Shima Spain Village(Parque Espana)

    A theme park full of the charm of the passionate country of Spain that both adults and children can enjoy. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → Approx. 20 minutes by car
  • Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club

    A historic and prestigious resort course surrounded by sea and greenery. (Shima City)

    Access From the hotel → Approx. 6 minutes by car
  • Ise-Shima Skyline

    The 16km long "Sky Driveway" connecting Ise and Toba. (Ise City to Toba City)

    Access From the hotel → About 45 minutes by car
  • Toba Sea-Folk Museum

    "Sea and People" Museum conveys the culture of the sea and Shima. (Toba City)

    Access From the hotel → About 40 minutes by car

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