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Sea to Table
The fertile sea of Ise-Shima
In this small fishing village, the calls of seabirds mingle with the gentle chugging of fishing boat engines.
Set out by fishing boat to the sea where the fish thrive, and experience marine work alongside the fishermen.
Then, savor the life they provide.
"Sea to Table."
To live and to eat.
A journey to Ise-Shima, where body and soul can discover the true meaning of abundance.
A 50-minute drive through nature,
from Ise Jingu to Asoura.
Drive 30 minutes from Ise Jingu, the shrine of Japan's supreme deity,
through the lush forests of Ise-Shima National Park.
Crest the mountain, and the sea reveals itself all at once.
In nature's embrace, the heart fills with contentment.
The true face of the Earth—astonishingly beautiful.
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Ise-Shima - Fisherman Experience
The "everyday" of fishermen, an extraordinary day for us.
Ise-Shima - Fisherman Experience
The "everyday" of fishermen, an extraordinary day for us.
Asoura, Minamiise Town.
Experience firsthand the daily lives of the fishermen who live here.
A 10-minute one-way voyage across the tranquil bay with its rias coastline.
Set out to meet the fish that thrive in this bountiful sea.
Feed farm-raised sea bream while listening to the fishermen—who speak Japanese and English—tell in-depth stories about the fish, the sea, and the environment.
Those who wish to do so can even "become" a sea bream by swimming inside of the fish-farming pen.
Experience hauling up the pound nets set in the sea and feel the thrill of discovering what's inside.
Then, back on land, enjoy some salt-baked sea bream.
Ise-Shima - Nature Experience
Play in the forest and along the rocky shore, and enjoy some snorkeling as well.
Ise-Shima - Nature Experience
Play in the forest and along the rocky shore, and enjoy some snorkeling as well.
From discovering little creatures among the tide pools to snorkeling in the sea, or hiking the distinctive rias coastline of Ise-Shima National Park—there's plenty to enjoy.
Stroll through a diverse forest where trees and wildflowers flourish untamed.
Food
Eat Ise-Shima.
Food
Eat Ise-Shima.
Learn to make sea bream nigiri sushi with a fisherman who trained under a sushi chef.
Those who wish to do so can also try filleting a fish.
You can also stroll over to the fish shop run by the company behind the guesthouse, Yuuei Fish Company, choose from Ise-Shima's seasonal catch, and enjoy the seafood immediately in the form of a barbecue.
Stay
Experience everyday life in a fishing village by staying overnight.
Stay
Experience everyday life in a fishing village by staying overnight.
Located a 10-second walk from the sea.
Stay in a guesthouse with direct access to the terrace, a traditional Japanese home more than 90 years old, and more.
Relax and unwind with a stay at your own private rental home, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Stroll around the village and enjoy the distinctive fishing village scenery, with houses clustered snugly together.
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In a secluded fishing village where the Japanese seascape lives on.
Access
In a secluded fishing village where the Japanese seascape lives on.
Located in Ise-Shima, one of Japan's leading tourist destinations, about an hour's drive from the bustling tourist areas.
Here in Asoura in Minamiise Town, home to the globally unique maritime culture of the island country of Japan, one can have authentic experiences that are a part of everyday life.
Ise-Shima - Fisherman Experience
Ise-Shima - Nature Experience
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