Two Days and One Night Girls' Trip at Minami-ise town  (Part 1)

This time, we would like to introduce the little-known resort town of Minami-Ise town.

About 2 hours by car from Nagoya, located to the south of "Ise City" where Ise Jingu Shrine is, it is a town surrounded by the great nature of the sea and mountains.

Their seafoods are boasting the largest catch in Mie Prefecture, and magnificent scenery where fishing villages and farming villages coexist awaits you. There are many activities to enjoy nature, clear air and a sky full of stars. Minami-Ise town is full of attractions that can only be experienced here!

This time, we will deliver "2 days and 1 night girls' trip in Minami-Ise town. By the time you finish reading, you will surely want to go to Minami-Ise town on your next vacation.

Neighboring town of Oise-san, Minami-Ise town

First, we would like to introduce an overview of Minami-Ise town.

"Minami-Ise town" is located in the southeastern part of Mie Prefecture, next to Oise-san (Ise Jingu Shrine). More than half of the town is located in Ise-Shima National Park, with wonderful scenery from the Ria coast and untouched nature from Gokasho Bay to Kowaura Bay. The current population is 12,423. (*As of September 30, 2019)

The catch is the fifth largest in Japan and the largest in Mie Prefecture! The mild climate of Minami-Ise town also allows for the cultivation of a variety of citrus fruits, including Unshu mandarins. It is truly a region blessed with both the sea and the mountains.

How to access from Nagoya?

A car is recommended for access to Minami-Ise. It takes bout 2 hours by car from Nagoya city. National Route 260, the main road in the town, has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Roads, making it perfect for driving!

When using public transportation, you can use both JR or Kintetsu trains and a car rental.

▼ Click here for details
https://www.town.minamiise.lg.jp/iju/881.html

Ise City, Toba City, and Shima City are each about 30 minutes away by car, so it is good to visit with the surrounding areas.

You can fully enjoy two days and one night!
Refresh girls' trip plan in Minami-Ise town

This time, I will introduce the plan for the first day. We left Nagoya Station at 7:00 in the morning and arrived at Minami-Ise town in about two hours by car.

You can enjoy the sea of Minami-Ise town!
Healing Activity "Sea Kayak"

First of all, let's fully experience the sea of Minami-Ise town!

I visited "Sunny Coast Kayaks". Here, you can enjoy sea kayaking in the calm waters of Gokasho Bay. Sea kayaking is a type of kayaking, especially those that are carried out in the sea. It is characterized by excellent safety and maneuverability, and can be operated with confidence even for the first time.

This time, we will challenge "Kayak half-day experience tour (¥ 6,500 / person)".

Instructor Yoichi Motohashi. He moved from Saitama because he was attracted to the sea of Minami-Ise town.

After changing clothes and wearing a life jacket, you will practice how to paddle on land.

Incidentally, the difference between a "kayak" and a "canoe" is the shape of the paddles. A kayak uses a "double-bladed paddle" with a water scraper on both sides. This allows the kayak to proceed as if strolling on the surface of the water.

It's time to start the tour!

Gokasho Bay is an area where the sea is particularly calm even within Minami-Ise town. There are many small coves where you can enjoy the scenery of each season. The kayak is more stable than you can imagine, and by synchronizing your breath, you can smoothly move on the surface of the water.

A pearl working hut and an abandoned ship in a mangrove forest. Feel like an explorer! Sea kayaking is the reason why you can see such a view.

The middle stage of the tour is tea time on an uninhabited beach. Instructor Mr. Motohashi served us freshly brewed hot coffee. Coffee time while overlooking the sea is a blissful moment.

I didn't know sea kayaking was such a relaxing activity. Every time you paddle, the exhilarating feeling of slow progress is irresistible. By the end of the tour, I felt my body and mind lighten up. It is an activity that we would like to challenge those who are not good at exercise and are new to the outdoors.

▼ Click here for a detailed sea kayak experience report
https://life-designs.jp/webmagazine/sunnycoastkayaks/

[Sunny Coast Kayaks]
Address ：1007-17 Gokashoura, Tokai-gun, Mie Prefecture Minami-Ise town
Phone number ：0599-66-1919
Business hours: 9:00 - 20:00
Closed: Unscheduled holidays
Parking ：Yes

http://sunnycoastkayaks.s2.weblife.me/index.html

By the time we finished the tour, it was just about noon. Let's go eat local dishes for lunch!