Ukurayama Lab

The first floor houses a fish processing facility, while the second floor is a multipurpose space that also serves as a cafe.
Is also where events and workshops like the Salt-Baked Sea Bream Experience and Sushi Nigiri Experience are held.
The space is also available for rental.
(Maximum 40 people / 2-minute walk)

Yuuei Fish Company

The company behind the guesthouse, Yuuei Fish Company, sells various live fish, dried fish, and processed products in addition to farming sea bream and other seafood. Live fish and shellfish are displayed in the tanks at the storefront, and can be purchased even individually.
(2-minute walk / Website)

Sun Bird Kotobuki

Local supermarket frequented by local residents.
Popular for its fresh fish and side dishes made in-store.
(18 minutes by car)

Lawson

A slightly larger Lawson convenience store than the ones you usually find in town.
Open 24 hours a day.
(8 minutes by car)

Minamiise Tourist Association

Their website is full of information on seasonal events such as mandarin orange picking, salt-making tours, and festivals, as well as details on tourist destinations and restaurants.
(Website)

Beautiful Waterfalls of Minamiise Town

Minamiise Town—where the mountains meet the sea—is home to nine notable waterfalls, each located not far from people's everyday lives.
The website features introductions of the waterfalls, with recommended routes for visiting them.
(Website)

Observatories of Minamiise Town

Minamiise, located along the scenic rias coat, boasts nine main observatories—among them the famous Mieshima Observatory, known for its view of the heart-shaped bay.
You can find more details on the website.
(Website)

Toba Sea-Folk Museum

A museum in Toba City, Mie Prefecture, that introduces visitors to Japan's seafaring and fishing culture.
Exhibits include traditional fishing tools, boats, and household items, offering a glimpse into the way of life in Japan, and how it has been lived alongside the sea.
The building itself is also an attraction, having won an award from the Architectural Institute of Japan, amongst others.
(1 hour 20 minutes by car / Website)

Ise Jingu

Ise Jingu, dedicated to Japan's ancestral deity Amaterasu-Omikami, is a sacred complex of shrines, including a naiku (inner shrine) and geku (outer shrine), all nestled within a forest.
Here, visitors can experience Japan's culture of spirituality, which is practiced in accordance with nature. The shrine is visited by about 8 million domestic and international tourists every year. (50 minutes by car / Website)

Kumano Kodo Iseji

A pilgrimage route that leads from Ise Jingu to the Kumano Sanzan. It is one of only two pilgrimage routes in the world registered as a World Heritage Site—the other being Spain's Camino de Santiago—and attracts about 200,000 domestic and international tourists every year.
(Magose-Toge Pass trail entrance: 1 hour by car / Website)

Asoura Cove