Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Mie Prefecture, Chubu

The Yokoyama observation area offers views over the Ago Bay. There are several observation decks connected by a promenade, and take-out food can be purchased at the Tenku Cafe Terrace rest area. The surrounding area is rich in nature and a recommended hiking spot.

Since its establishment in 1962 as Japan’s first full-fledged racing course, the center of Japanese motorsports has been Suzuka Circuit. Its amusement park, Motopia, offers plenty of riding and driving fun for young children. This motorsports entertainment arena with its focus on racing attracts a wide range of people from all over the world, from children to adults. For excitement that moves you, look no further.

We have 45 species of plants with 500 Plum trees including Kankoubai, Michisirube, Shirokaga, Kagoshimakoubai, Benichidori, Nikkobai, Benizuru, Bungoume, Minatokoubai, Koume, Nankoubai, and Omoinomama to name but a few. There are 500 different species and 45 different types such as Rinshibai. These bloom within the 25,000 square meter lawn from early February to late March. We have 10 types of Wisteria which are named Shirokapitan, Murasakikapitan, Benifuji, Kuchibenifuji, Rokusyakufuji, Kyusyakufuji, Nagasakiissaifuji, Yaekokuryufuji, Kokuryufuji and Shironodafuji. These bloom on 9 different types of wisteria trees in an 10 thousand square meter area from the end of April to early May. We have 39 kinds of Hydrangea such as Aotemari, Shirotemari, Pinktemari, Sumidanohanabi, Sky Blue, Marine Blue, Tsukasa Blue, Chaplit, San Gaia, Red Sensation, Koijigahama, Kasurarin Pink, Uz, Benigaku, Aogaku, Shirogaku, Nanadanbana, Jogasaki, Jyunihitoe, Hime Ajisai and Annabel. Please take time