Summer

Shirafuji Falls, known for its beautiful autumn foliage, is also a great place to see lovely green Japanese maple trees. The temperature at the foot of the waterfall, which is rich with negative ions, is lower than the surrounding area, making it a perfect spot for cooling off. *Please take appropriate caution when walking on the path to the waterfall, as moss on the path can be slippery.

Adress	Yabata,Iga City,Mie
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The climb from the parking lot is worth the breathtaking views from the observation deck, where you can see Ueno Castle and Mt. Reizan in the distance. The park offers a variety of seasonal sights, including cherry blossoms, azaleas, green Japanese maple trees, and hydrangeas. You can also find ten monuments engraved with poetry dedicated to haiku master Matsuo Basho throughout the park.

Adress	2384 Nagata,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-22-9731

There's an enormous maple tree in front of Gyojado, a building made of large stones that enshrines a statue of En no Gyōja and Fudo Myoō located just off National Route 163. There're also places where you can rest in the shade of a tree and enjoy the scenery of the Kizu River.

Adress	Shimagahara,iga City,Mie
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Theory has it that this temple served as a model for the reconstruction of the Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji Temple. When the hydrangeas pass their peak, the lotuses then begin to bloom. They tend to wilt around 10:00 in the morning.

Adress	1238 Tominaga,Iga,City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-48-0211 HP：http://www.shindaibutsu.or.jp

Myriad lotuses blooming in the pond in front of Jibutsuji Temple make it look just like paradise. The temple grounds are home to other seasonal blooms as well, such as weeping plum trees, cherry blossoms, and hydrangeas.

Adress	635-1 Uebayashi,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-38-1223

Lotuses stand in rows in a scenic area on the south side of the temple grounds. You can also see water lilies in the pond next to the main hall.

Adress	559 Furukori,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-38-1016

A place where you can enjoy camping in a pleasant forest setting. This is also home to Iga Field Athletic, where you can experience ninja training, and Jabu-Jabu Pond, which is full of hidden secrets. There's also a restaurant where you can savor Iga Beef and other local delicacies.

Adress	2953 Kamiawa,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-48-0272 HP：https://www.souzone.jp/

The rich natural scenery and high-quality, mineral-rich hot spring baths provide you with ultimate relaxation. Campsites are equipped to high standards, featuring cooking facilities, toilets, and power supplies, making this campground a popular choice.

Adress	13680 Shimagahara,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-59-3939 HP：http://www.yabutcha.com

The campground is spacious and its tent sites are large, letting you relax and get the most out of camping. From the riverside sites, take in the scenery of the Kizu River and Taigaseki Valley. There are all kinds of ways to get in touch with nature while you are here, including river fun and fishing.

Adress	12428 Shimagahara,Iga City,Mie
Contact	TEL：(+81)595-59-2079 HP：http://www.ok-autocamp.com

At the Yoimiya (Preparation Night) Festival, after the fireworks display is over, lanterns are brought in from the 11 parishioners’ districts, and the Kugatachi ritual is performed as a prayer for bountiful harvests and good health. At the Gion Festival the following day, children's dances and a Hanagasa ritual (Uchiwa-tori) are performed.

Date	July 23,　8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location	Tsumie Shrine
Access by Public Transit	10-minute walk from JR Tsuge Station
Access by Car	5 minutes from Iga IC on the Meihan Expressway

The Ueki Shrine Gion Festival consists of two parts, the Yoimiya (Preparation Night) Festival and the Main Festival. This spectacular event features processions of portable shrines and Danjiri floats, as well as Gion Flowers. The majestic procession of portable shrines and lavish Danjiri floats is truly a sight to behold. Two portable shrines and three Danjiri floats make their way along the old Kaido road to Ueki Shrine, praying for bountiful harvests. The portable shrines and Danjiri floats are more than 400 years old.

Date	Last Saturday and Sunday of July every year
Location	Hirata, Iga
Access by Public Transit	An approximately 20-minute drive from JR Kansai Main Line Shindo Station
Access by Car	Approximately 15 minutes from Nakase IC on the Meihan Expressway.

This historical structure, known as the “Treasure of Iga”, comes to life beautifully when illuminated. At Iga-Ueno Castle’s Honmaru Plaza, the light from the gently flickering bamboo lanterns and Japanese umbrella lights creates a whimsical atmosphere.

Date	August 12 - August 13
Location	Iga-Ueno Castle vicinity
Access by Public Transit	An approximately 8-minute walk from Iga Railway Uenoshi Station
Access by Car	An approximately 10-minute drive north from Ueno-Higashi IC or a 10-minute drive west from Nakase IC on the Meihan Expressway