Located in eastern Kinki, between Ise Bay and Kumano-nada Sea, Mie Prefecture boasts magnificent mountains and seas. Ise Jingu is the ancestral shrine of all Shinto shrines in Japan, exuding sacred grandeur. The coastline of Ise-Shima National Park is breathtakingly beautiful. Toba Aquarium and Pearl Island (Mikimoto) are world-famous. The Kumano Kodo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a mecca for hikers. Suzuka Circuit is a Formula 1 racetrack. The most representative local delicacies include Ise lobster (sweet and springy), Matsusaka beef (Japan’s top-grade wagyu), abalone, conch, Ise udon, Akafuku mochi (red bean rice cake), and Ise tea.