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Shima Peninsula
# 30   of 117 destinations
in our travel guide

The Shima Peninsula is home to Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, the Ise Shrines, and is a popular leisure resort area among the urban population of Nagoya and Osaka. Attractions besides the Ise Shrines include several theme parks and pearl cultivation along the peninsula's rugged coast.

The peninsula has been designated as Ise-Shima National Park for its natural beauty and cultural importance. It is located in southern Mie Prefecture, and consists of the cities of Ise, Toba and Shima and the town of Minami-Ise.

Attractions
 1  Ise Shrines
Japan's most sacred shrines.
User rating: 88/100 (101 votes)
Visited by: 170 users
 2  Mikimoto Pearl Island
Museum about pearls and pearl cultivation.
User rating: 72/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 81 users
 3  Oharaimachi
Traditional approach to the Inner Shrine.
User rating: 69/100 (14 votes)
Visited by: 27 users
 4  Meoto Iwa
Two sacred rocks standing in the ocean.
User rating: 76/100 (38 votes)
Visited by: 64 users
 5  Edo Wonderland
Theme park about the samurai era.
User rating: 69/100 (11 votes)
Visited by: 20 users
 6  Toba Aquarium
Large aquarium in central Toba.
User rating: 69/100 (34 votes)
Visited by: 63 users
 7  Ago Bay
Island dotted bay, famous for pearl cultivation.
User rating: 68/100 (17 votes)
Visited by: 44 users
 8  Spain Mura
Theme park about Spain.
User rating: 56/100 (17 votes)
Visited by: 34 users
 

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Various tours and travel packages for Ise and surroundings.

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