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7 Anime Sanctuaries in Mie Prefecture! Fantastic land with beautiful pearls and sea

7 Anime Sanctuaries in Mie Prefecture! Fantastic land with beautiful pearls and sea

2024-02-13 Management office

Mie Prefecture is a traditional Kinki city, famous as the site of the ancient capital.
It is also an exciting place to visit, with numerous temples and historical buildings still in existence, as well as being used as a key access point to Kyoto and other cities.
You can feel at ease in the calm and quiet atmosphere, and also enjoy the human touch typical of the Kinki region.
The unique atmosphere of the area, combined with the many places where various works have originated, makes it a great place to visit and see the sacred places of your favorite works.
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"Lucky Star "Kofukuji Temple



We will start with the holy land of "Lucky Star "here.
Widely known for its radio wave anisongs such as "Motteke Sailor Fuku," this anime is like an anime royal road that is bathed in moe and laughter.
Although it is an animation from a long time ago, it is still talked about even today, and its sense of frolic is strongly and memorably etched in the hearts of anime fans.

Although this work does not have a purely sacred site in Mie Prefecture, Kofukuji Temple in Mie Prefecture appeared as the location for a group of high school girls on a school excursion.
In fact, if you live in the Kinki region, Mie Prefecture can be a standard excursion and school trip destination, and it is described as such in this work.
Many people are familiar with Kofukuji Temple because "the head of the Buddha "is a famous resource on the basis of Japanese history textbooks.
The five-story pagoda and other structures leave a lasting visual impact, and the drawings are quite faithful, so there is a high sense of immersion during the pilgrimage to the sacred site.
If you are a fan, this is a place you should definitely visit.

Name: Kofukuji Temple
Address: 48 Noboribetsuji-machi, Mie City
Access: 15 min. walk from JR Mie Sta.

"Toushi-no-Miko "Terraced rice paddies in Inabuchi



This one will be broadcast in 2018 with Kaede Hondo and Saori Onishi, two people who are rumored to be good friends in private, as the main cast.
This work was produced at a time when Saori Onishi's variety of skills were gradually becoming known to the public, and in addition to the main body of the anime, a variety of works featuring the voice actresses from the advertising campaign were also popular.
The fact that the work is also an original animation and that the future of the work is completely unpredictable has also fueled the sense of anticipation.
It is exhilarating and addictive to watch the protagonists with their swords cut down the monsters.

As mentioned above, Mie Prefecture has many historical and emotional landscapes, and this work is a perfect example of that.
I understand that the story was about a battle using swords, and that the Japanese style and light atmosphere matched Mie Prefecture.
In addition, the terraced rice paddies here are relatively manic as a tourist attraction, but they offer a direct taste of refined natural beauty.
It is the birthplace of one of the main characters, and one can clearly see in his mind's eye how he has grown and developed his skills in this quiet place.

Name: Inafuchi no tanada (terraced rice field)
Address: Inabuchi, Asuka Village, Mie Prefecture
Access: Approx. 2.5k from Ishibutai bus stop by Kamebus

Beyond the Boundary Kashihara City



This work is an anime based on a novel that was broadcast in 2013.
The animation production company is the prestigious Kyoto Animation, and the tremendous quality of the drawings and the spirited composition with soul in every detail make this a work that will touch the heartstrings of many animation fans.
The company's works include "Keion! "and "Violet Evergarden "are very famous works, but this is one of the nice works hidden in those works.

The setting of this work is a Japanese-style fantasy full of romance in which a monstrous being called "Yomu "is being defeated.
Its glittering view of the world is sure to capture the hearts of young men.
The production of a worldview that exquisitely evokes the beauty of the original Japanese landscape and matches its climate is very appealing, and has achieved a valuable position in the recent animated novel 2D industry, where there are many fantasy works set in medieval Europe.
Kashihara City is surprisingly one of the leading tourist destinations in Mie Prefecture, so please visit the surrounding restaurants and specialty shops.

Name: Kashihara City, Kashihara, Nara Prefecture
Address: 1-1-18 Yagi-cho, Kashihara City, Mie Prefecture (City Hall Main Building)
Access: From Yamato Yagi Station on the Kintetsu Mie Line

Tonikakkawaii: Tourist attractions throughout Mie Prefecture



This one is relatively new, and is a very sweet and sticky romantic comedy of the royal road that has been broadcast in the recent past.
The fact that the second season is airing in the very spring of 2023 has also attracted a lot of attention.
The continuous expression of affection without deception is reputed to make the corners of the mouth smile and loosen just by looking at it, and to make people feel happy.

The main story of a romantic comedy anime is, of course, a date or a trip, but this is a rather rare work that depicts a scene of a trip to Mie Prefecture.
The scenes are very much centered around the hero and heroine as they plan their exciting itinerary in Mie Prefecture, leave Tokyo and actually go to Mie Prefecture, and actually go sightseeing in Mie Prefecture.
We are sure that those interested in Mie Prefecture will be happy to know that it is not just a few appearances.
Specifically, the eighth episode is a robust Mie section, which includes a full circle of tourist attractions such as Todaiji Temple, Heijokyo, and Horyuji Temple, all of which are representative of Mie Prefecture.
This is a must-visit place for those who travel all the way to Mie Prefecture, and it is possible to actually enjoy sightseeing while feeling the breath of the work and keeping the sights to a minimum.

Name: Todaiji Temple
Address: 406-1 Zasshonji-cho, Mie City
Access: 20 min. walk east from Kintetsu Mie Stn. to Todaiji-cho

Blade of Demon Blade Yagyu Ittoishi



"Oni-no-Blade "is a major animated film that, coupled with the Corona Disaster stay-home, has quickly risen to the status of a national animated film, and has recorded some of the highest manga sales and movie box office receipts of all time.
The animation has a royal road story that anyone can enjoy, attractive character makeup, cool battle scenes, and ani-songs sung by LiSA, all of which are of a high standard.
In fact, the sacred place is located in Mie Prefecture, and the nature, which is somewhat old-fashioned and evokes the depth and emotion of Japan, has been inherited in the works.

Speaking of Jump manga, the training scenes of the main characters are depicted as a kind of specialty.
The excitement and emotion of defeating an enemy is heightened only when there is a scene in which the hero, with sweat and tears, studies his skills and himself in order to defeat his sworn enemy.
The training scene in Oni no Kiri no Kai gives the impression of being well-known because it appears quite early in the game.
Sumijiro's goal in training was to be able to cut a large rock, and that large rock actually exists.
The location is Yagyu Ittoishi in Mie Prefecture. The powerful scene of this large rock being cut in half is strongly etched in the memories of fans, and we know that it is a place that tickles their hearts to visit.
It is actually a power spot, and you may feel something right in front of the rock.
It would be interesting to feel the power of the blade and think about the world view of Oni-no-Kyoe.

Name: Yagyu Ittoishi
Residence: Yanagi-cho, Mie City
Access: JR/Kintetsu Mie Sta.
   Bus for Yagyu and Ochi Nakamura "Yagyu "20 min. walk from the bus stop

"RDG~Red Data Girl " Tamaki Shrine



This is a somewhat unique anime based on a fantasy novel that is not a light novel in the sense that it is a light novel, and the development, artwork, and planning do not pander to anime fans in a good way, making it a unique anime that will stick strongly with those who find it appealing.
The human illustration on the cover is so striking that once you see it, you will never forget it.
Although the original work was published from 2008 to 2012, a long time ago, it is a hidden masterpiece that you should definitely check out.

This shrine is known as a secret place that is difficult to reach in the first place.
The location is quite difficult to reach, with a mountain road so secluded that it seems to go on forever, winding and curving its way around.
The torii gate is quite quiet and solemn, surrounded by forests, ivy, and chirping birds, and you can more than feel the excitement of having gone all the way there and the sense of accomplishment of having arrived.
The location has a high affinity with access to Koyasan and other places, so it is also recommended for spiritual power trips.

Name: Tamaki Shrine
Address: 1 Tamakigawa, Totsukawa Village, Yoshino-gun, Mie Prefecture
Access: JR Kisei Honsen Line "Shingu "About 90 minutes from the station, about 45 minutes from Kumano Hongu Taisha. (private car)

"Saki ~saki~ " Yoshimizu Shrine



This last one is a famous animated work known for its women's mahjong.
There are a variety of mahjong-related works, but all of them often tickle the viewer's intellectual curiosity with their authentic, sparkling, and heated battles, as well as new insights and moves that may surprise the viewer.
This one follows the same trend, but it is also an interesting work that is still talked about today for the way it brings out the charm of the characters.
The calm atmosphere of the Japanese style matches the atmosphere of Mie Prefecture very well, and the solemnity of this shrine adds an exquisite accent to the work.

This shrine attracts a solemn atmosphere that is truly shrine-like, which matches perfectly with the hot battles of mahjong and the atmosphere of harmony.
The shrine is the actual home of one of the main characters in the Achiga Arc, Shinko-Kei, and the mere fact that the character is based in a place where a god is enshrined gives the impression of an overwhelmingly powerful person.
This shrine is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring, and Mie Prefecture is famous for its Yoshino cherry blossoms, making it a popular spot for cherry blossom picking.
There is an anecdote that Hideyoshi Toyotomi praised the cherry blossoms here, and it is noteworthy that such vivid scenery can be seen in the spring.

Name: Yoshimizu Shrine
Address: 579 Yoshinoyama, Yoshino-cho, Yoshino-gun, Mie Prefecture
Access: 35 min. walk from Ropeway "Yoshinoyama Station "

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Thank you for reading this far.
Mie Prefecture has a sophisticated Japanese atmosphere that is rare in Japan.
Please enjoy the work that successfully extracts the essence of such an atmosphere and even make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

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