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Shima Peninsula Travel Guide
 
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The Shima Peninsula is home to Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines, the Ise Shrines, and is a popular leisure resort area among the urban population of Nagoya and Osaka. Attractions besides the Ise Shrines include several theme parks and pearl cultivation along the peninsula's rugged coast.

The peninsula has been designated as Ise-Shima National Park for its natural beauty and cultural importance. It is located in southern Mie Prefecture, and consists of the cities of Ise, Toba and Shima and the town of Minami-Ise.

Attractions
Ise City
Ise Shrines (1) Japan's most sacred shrines.
Oharaimachi (6) Traditional approach to the Inner Shrine.
Meoto Iwa (3) Two sacred rocks standing in the ocean.
Edo Wonderland (8) Theme park about the samurai era.
Toba City
Mikimoto Pearl Island (2) Museum about pearls and pearl cultivation.
Toba Aquarium (3) Large aquarium in central Toba.
Shima City
Ago Bay (5) Island dotted bay, famous for pearl cultivation.
Spain Mura (7) Theme park about Spain.
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