To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the designation of Ise-Shima National Park, the Satoyama Experience Festival will be held, where visitors can experience the connection between nature and people.
This special festival will be held in Ago Bay and the countryside, where you can enjoy a variety of exciting experiences unique to Ise-Shima, including a cruise experience, female divers' culture, nature studies, and kayaking, all in one day.
Why not experience the charms of Shima City, Toba City, Ise City, and Minamiise Town with all your senses?
| Date | 2026/3/ 14 (Saturday) |
| Venue | Ise-Shima National Park (8 locations in total) |
| Target | Elementary school to high school students (only for those living in Mie Prefecture) *Please be accompanied by a parent or guardian. |
| Entry fee | 1 yen per person |
| Capacity | 2-60 people (depending on the experience) |
| How to apply | First come, first served (advance application required) |
| Application period | February 2, 2026 (Monday) 10:00 to February 28, 2026 (Saturday) 17:00 |
Take a cruise around the islands of Ago Bay and learn about the history of Shima Kanko Hotel, the venue for the summit.
Along with the beautiful scenery, you can feel the history of Shima.
Enjoy seafood while listening to the divers' stories at the diver's hut, and then join in on a beach clean-up.
Learn about the blessings of the sea and environmental conservation.
You can experience the unique lifestyle and culture of Toshijima by walking the island's alleyways, picking seaweed, and collecting sea glass.
Hike to visit the diver's hut and observe the rocky shore.
The meal comes with a snack of grilled turban shells prepared by the fishermen.
After taking a boat tour of Ago Bay and experiencing the nature of Shima, you can try your hand at crafting.
You can keep the memories of your trip in a tangible form.
You will tour Sengukan and the Outer Shrine with a guide and learn about the relationship with nature that Ise Shrine has cherished.
You will tour a sea bream farm with a fisherman and learn the importance of "receiving life" through making Shiogama-yaki.
Explore the waterways by kayak while experiencing the nature of Shima.
This is a popular program that allows you to experience the connection between the forest and the sea.
*Please note that programs that are full will not be displayed as options on the application form.
Ise-Shima National Park Ecotourism Promotion Council
(Mie Prefecture Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Green Coexistence Promotion Division, Natural Parks Group)
