How to travel between the Shima Peninsula and Tokyo
The journey between Tokyo and the Shima Peninsula leads via Nagoya:
1) How to get from Tokyo to Nagoya
2) How to get from Nagoya to Shima Peninsula
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Orientation
Most attractions on the Shima Peninsula are easily accessible by train, i.e. the JR Sangu Line, which connects Ise with Toba, and the Kintetsu Shima Line, which also runs from Ise to Toba and continues to Kashikojima at Ago Bay.
Nevertheless, a rental car can be even more convenient for exploring the peninsula.
Ise City:
Ise's main railway station is called Ise-shi Station. It is served by both Japan Railways (JR) and Kintetsu Railways. Kintetsu trains also stop at nearby Uji-Yamada Station, which is the more convenient station if you use Kintetsu trains.
Ise's Outer Shrine is located in the city center, a 5 minute walk from either Ise-shi or Uji-Yamada Station. The Inner Shrine stands several kilometers outside the city center and can be reached in a 15 minute bus ride.
The CAN Bus is a bus for tourists which connects Ise's railway stations with most of the city's main attractions (including the Ise Shrines, Edo Wonderland and the Meoto Iwa Rocks) and Toba. A one day pass for the CAN bus costs 1000 yen and provides unlimited rides on the bus, as well as discounts on admission to various attractions. A two day pass is available for 1600 yen.
Toba City:
Toba can be reached in 15 minutes from Ise by JR or Kintetsu trains. Both railway companies use Toba Station in the city center. Toba's main attractions, the Mikimoto Pearl Island and Toba Aquarium, stand close to each other along the waterfront of Toba Bay, a 5-10 minute walk from Toba Station.
Shima City:
The Kintetsu Shima Line continues to run from Toba southwards to Shima City where it terminates at Kashikojima Station at the shores of Ago Bay. The one way trip from Toba takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs 960 or 460 yen, depending on whether you ride a limited express or local train. There are multiple connections per hour.
