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The Agocho area is the most populous area in Shima City, and is home to a thriving tourism and pearl industry. The "Creation Forest" in the middle of Yokoyama is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and the "Yokoyama Sakura Festival" is held every year in late March.
Ago Arena is a hall located in Ago Town, close to Furusato Park and Shima City Library.
Furusato Park next to Ago Arena is a great place to see cherry blossoms. From late March to early April, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing with the Somei-Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom! We also recommend bringing a picnic blanket and having a picnic!
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| Address | 1074-14 Agochō Shinmei, Shima, Mie XNUMX-XNUMX |
| Transportation access | Approximately 38 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC |
| Parking Lot | will get |
Creation Forest is a lush forest located on the middle slope of Yokoyama. At Yokoyama Cherry Blossom Garden, about 30 varieties of cherry blossoms bloom in season.
The "Yokoyama Sakura FestivalAt the festival, there will be stage events, aosa soup, and a local product market selling local specialties such as tekone sushi and oyster rice. We also recommend enjoying the beautiful view of Ago Bay from Yokoyama Observatory along with the cherry blossoms.
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| Address | 628-88 Agocho Ugata, Shima, Mie XNUMX-XNUMX |
| Transportation access | Approximately 32 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise Nishi IC via Ise Road (Prefectural Route 40) Approximately 167 minutes from Shiraki IC on the Daini Ise Road via National Route 25 |
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The Ushiro-Oki River flows from the northern part of Ugata to Ago Bay, and about 1.6 cherry trees are in bloom along the 330 km long line of cherry trees along the river.
It attracts many visitors during the flowering season.
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| Address | Ugata, Agocho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
| Transportation access | Approximately 35 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC Approximately 167 minutes from Shiraki IC on the Daini Ise Road via National Route 20 |
| Parking Lot | None |
The Isobecho area, located in the center of Shima City, is a region thriving with Matoya oyster farming and fruit cultivation.
One of the tourist attractions is Shima Spain Village, a rare theme park with a Spanish motif, even in Japan. There are also many cherry blossom viewing spots, and the Iwato Sakura tree, which is over 300 years old and designated as a natural monument of the city, is a must-see.
Gochi Station is a station on the Kintetsu Shima Line located in the rural area of Gochi, Isobe Town.
During the cherry blossom season, the rows of cherry trees around Gochi Station are filled with Yoshino cherry blossoms, creating a beautiful sight that blends in with the surrounding nature. This is a station that the Shimakaze passes through, and although it varies depending on the timetable, it passes by at around 12:15, 16:XNUMX, and XNUMX:XNUMX.
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| Address | Gochi, Isobe-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
| Transportation access | Kintetsu Railway Shima Line |
| Parking Lot | None |
Shima City Tourist Farm in Anakawa, Isobe-machi, is a farm that opens during the flowering season, where you can view seasonal flowers. Various flowers such as kochia and sunflowers can be seen depending on the season, but in April you can see nemophila and moss pinks that spread all over the hills.
Because the name "moss phlox" includes the character for "cherry blossom," many people may imagine it to be a tree, but it is actually a low-growing plant that spreads across the ground like grass, and is characterized by its flowers that are shaped similarly to cherry blossoms.
There are also photo spots so you can take photos that will look great on social media.
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| Address | 511-55 Anagawa, Isobe Town, Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
| Transportation access | Approximately 40 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC |
| Parking Lot | will get |
Ama-no-Iwato (Erihara no Mizuana) is a cave on the border between Shima City and Ise City, and legend has it that Amaterasu Omikami hid there.
The Oshima cherry tree (Iwato cherry tree), which is over 360 years old and blooms at the ruins of Ietake Teahouse, just before Ama-no-Iwato, is a beautiful single cherry tree designated as a natural monument by Shima City!
The "Cherry Blossom, Mochi and Famous Water Appreciation Party" is held every year in late March, where you can enjoy a gorgeous cherry blossom viewing party.
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| Address | Erihara, Isobe-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
| Transportation access | Approximately 25 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC |
| Parking Lot | will get |
The cherry blossom banks along the Isobe River (formerly known as the Shinji River), located about a 15-minute walk from Isobe Station, are a great spot to see the cherry blossoms.
There are about 15 cherry trees on the cherry blossom bank, some of which hang down to the river surface.
The Kintetsu Shima Line train passes over the cherry blossom banks, so you can get a great view of the cherry blossoms from the window.
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| Address | 460 Shimonogo, Isobe-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture |
| Transportation access | Approximately 25 minutes from Ise Expressway Ise IC 12 minutes walk from Isobe Station |
| Parking Lot | will get |
The Daiocho area in the southeast of Shima City is known as the painter's town because it is home to many picturesque townscapes and lighthouses, and has been visited by many painters.
Daiji Temple, also known as "Shima's Hydrangea Temple," is a cherry blossom spot where you can see not only hydrangeas but also cherry blossoms in bloom!
Daijiji Temple is located in Nakiri, Daio Town, and is known as the "Shima Hydrangea Temple" because of the 1,500 hydrangeas that grow within its grounds.
The Tenrei cherry blossoms (Kawazu cherry blossoms), which bloom from mid-February to March, are a deeper pink color than the Somei-Yoshino cherry blossoms, and because they bloom early, they last for a longer period of time.
The Sakura Festival is held on March 3th and 4th every month, and various events are held, including matcha experiences and pop-up cafes.
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| Address | 409 Daiōchō Nakiri, Shima, Mie XNUMX-XNUMX |
| Transportation access | Approximately 50 minutes from Ise Nishi IC on the Ise Expressway |
| Parking Lot | There |
The Shimacho area at the southern end of Shima City is a town of female divers, with half of the female divers in Japan living in Shimacho!
You can experience the culture of female divers at the female diver hut. The paid campsite at Tomoyama Park, which is popular with campers from all over the country, is also recommended as a cherry blossom viewing spot.
Tomoyama Park is located within Ise-Shima National Park, and its three tent sites allow visitors to enjoy nature and are loved by many campers.
The campsite is a paid area, but in March, Somei-Yoshino and Yamazakura bloom, so you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing and camping! The Oshima cherry tree near the Kirigaki Observatory, where you can enjoy the view of Ago Bay, has white flowers and leaves that are larger than those of regular cherry trees.
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| Address | 2199 Daiōchō Nakiri, Shima, Mie XNUMX-XNUMX |
| Transportation access | Approximately 50 minutes from Ise Nishi IC on the Ise Expressway |
| Parking Lot | will get |
