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Tsu, Matsusaka
Mie
3.8
Tsu, Matsusaka
Mie
3.8
￥15,000～￥19,999
￥15,000～￥19,999
Tsu, Matsusaka
Tsu offers a variety of ways to enjoy, from "Mado Onsen," where you can enjoy hot springs and meals in a cave, to "Oyatsu Town," a theme park for snacks. Matsusaka prospered as a commercial city during the Edo period, and many valuable historical sites and buildings such as the stone walls of the castle ruins and the samurai and merchant townscapes of that time still exist. Matsusaka beef, one of Japan's three major wagyu beef brands, is famous as a world brand, so be sure to enjoy the authentic taste.
Tsu, Matsusaka
6 Highlights
01
Matsusaka Castle Ruins
The symbol of Matsusaka, adorned with cherry blossoms, wisteria, and ginkgo trees on its stone walls
Adorned with cherry blossoms, wisteria, and ginkgo trees on its stone walls, this is the symbol of Matsusaka, beloved by locals throughout the year. From the castle ruins, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the town that still retains the atmosphere of a castle town. The area has been developed as Matsusaka Park and has become a famous spot for cherry blossoms, wisteria, and azaleas.
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Matsusaka Castle Ruins
The symbol of Matsusaka, adorned with cherry blossoms, wisteria, and ginkgo trees on its stone walls
Adorned with cherry blossoms, wisteria, and ginkgo trees on its stone walls, this is the symbol of Matsusaka, beloved by locals throughout the year. From the castle ruins, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the town that still retains the atmosphere of a castle town. The area has been developed as Matsusaka Park and has become a famous spot for cherry blossoms, wisteria, and azaleas.
02
Tsu Castle Ruins
A beautiful castle ruins where you can stroll leisurely
This castle was built by Takatora Todo, a master of castle construction. It is beautifully maintained as a castle park, and you can enjoy a quiet stroll. Japanese and Western gardens have been created inside the castle, and the charming scenery of the four seasons attracts people's hearts.
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Tsu Castle Ruins
A beautiful castle ruins where you can stroll leisurely
This castle was built by Takatora Todo, a master of castle construction. It is beautifully maintained as a castle park, and you can enjoy a quiet stroll. Japanese and Western gardens have been created inside the castle, and the charming scenery of the four seasons attracts people's hearts.
03
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki
A luxurious beef dish with an appetizing aroma
Matsusaka beef is a high-quality beef with a characteristic sweet and rich taste that emits an appetizing aroma when heated. Sukiyaki, where the flavor of Matsusaka beef melts into the hot pot and is enjoyed with vegetables, is exceptional. At the restaurant, you can not only taste the deliciousness of the meat but also enjoy a luxurious atmosphere.
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Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki
A luxurious beef dish with an appetizing aroma
Matsusaka beef is a high-quality beef with a characteristic sweet and rich taste that emits an appetizing aroma when heated. Sukiyaki, where the flavor of Matsusaka beef melts into the hot pot and is enjoyed with vegetables, is exceptional. At the restaurant, you can not only taste the deliciousness of the meat but also enjoy a luxurious atmosphere.
04
Tsuikyoza
Fried dumplings wrapped in a large skin with filling inside
Tsuikyo
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Tsuikyoza
Fried dumplings wrapped in a large skin with filling inside
Tsuikyo
05
Louvre Sculpture Museum
Many sculptures from the Paris Louvre Museum are on display here
The Louvre Sculpture Museum was opened by founder Yujiro Takekawa with the intention of showing French art and culture to the Japanese people. The works on display here are replica pieces created by the technical team of the art department of the Paris Louvre Museum, and are said to be indistinguishable from the originals as they were directly molded from them. Stepping inside, you will feel the powerful and divine beauty of French art.
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Louvre Sculpture Museum
Many sculptures from the Paris Louvre Museum are on display here
The Louvre Sculpture Museum was opened by founder Yujiro Takekawa with the intention of showing French art and culture to the Japanese people. The works on display here are replica pieces created by the technical team of the art department of the Paris Louvre Museum, and are said to be indistinguishable from the originals as they were directly molded from them. Stepping inside, you will feel the powerful and divine beauty of French art.
06
Sakakibara Onsen
A famous hot spring that gushes out from the Satoyama mountains counted as one of Japan's three famous springs
This famous hot spring gushes out from the Satoyama mountains of Sakakibara town, which is counted as one of Japan's three famous springs. The spring quality is alkaline simple spring, colorless and transparent, and is said to be effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, joint pain, and beautiful skin. After visiting the 33-meter-tall pure gold Daikannon, the tallest in the world, and playing at the Gotemba coast, let's heal your tiredness slowly in the hot spring!
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Sakakibara Onsen
A famous hot spring that gushes out from the Satoyama mountains counted as one of Japan's three famous springs
This famous hot spring gushes out from the Satoyama mountains of Sakakibara town, which is counted as one of Japan's three famous springs. The spring quality is alkaline simple spring, colorless and transparent, and is said to be effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, joint pain, and beautiful skin. After visiting the 33-meter-tall pure gold Daikannon, the tallest in the world, and playing at the Gotemba coast, let's heal your tiredness slowly in the hot spring!
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Local Cuisine
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki
A luxurious beef dish with an appetizing aroma.
Matsusaka beef is a high-quality beef with a sweet and rich flavor, and it emits an appetizing aroma when heated. Sukiyaki, which is enjoyed by putting vegetables in a pot where the flavor of Matsusaka beef has melted, is exceptional. At restaurants, you can not only enjoy the deliciousness of the meat, but also the luxurious feeling.
Tsuyu Fried Dumplings
Fried dumplings that wrap the filling in a large skin and fry it in oil.
"Tsuyu Fried Dumplings" refers to fried dumplings that wrap the filling in a large skin with a diameter of 15 cm and fry it in oil. It has a memorable impact due to its size and appearance, and the deliciousness of crispy skin and juicy filling has gained popularity as a local gourmet dish. There is even an official character for Tsuyu Fried Dumplings!
Chicken Yakiniku
Grilled chicken with miso sauce on a shichirin grill.
While expensive Matsusaka beef yakiniku is not an everyday food, cheap and delicious chicken yakiniku is a soul food loved by locals. Unlike yakitori, it is grilled on a shichirin grill without being skewered. When you put a sweet and savory miso sauce on it and take a bite, the juicy meat juice overflows!
Tsu-no-Uo Unagi
Kansai-style eel with crispy and fragrant skin.
Until the merger of municipalities in 2006, Tsu city was known as the town with the highest consumption and number of eel shops in Japan. Its popularity continues to this day. At eel restaurants in Tsu city, you can enjoy Kansai-style eel with a thick and juicy interior and a strong flavor, grilled to a crispy texture on the outside.
Matsusaka Hormone
Trembling hormone taken from Matsusaka beef.
Matsusaka Hormone is popular among locals as it is relatively affordable compared to other Matsusaka beef dishes. The hormone, which looks deliciously trembling, has a rich and heavy flavor that doesn't disappear even if you chew it. Matsusaka beef at high-end restaurants is also great, but Matsusaka Hormone enjoyed with a beer at a casual izakaya is also irresistible for drinkers.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥6,024
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(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥31,388
Best Season
9~1 Month
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