Ise, Mie
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, formerly called Ujiyamada (宇治山田), is a city
Cities of Japan
||A is a local administrative unit in Japan. Cities are ranked on the same level as and , with the difference that they are not a component of...

 located in eastern Mie Prefecture
Mie Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan which is part of the Kansai regions on Honshū island. The capital is the city of Tsu.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, Mie prefecture was known as Ise Province and Iga Province....

, on the island of Honshū
Honshu
is the largest island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Shikoku across the Inland Sea, and northeast of Kyushu across the Kanmon Strait...

, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...

.

Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, the most sacred Shintō Shrine in Japan, and is thus a very popular destination for tourists. The city has a long-standing nickname—Shinto (神都)—that roughly means "The Holy City" and literally means "Capital of the Kami
Kami
is the Japanese word for the spirits, natural forces, or essence in the Shinto faith. Although the word is sometimes translated as "god" or "deity", some Shinto scholars argue that such a translation can cause a misunderstanding of the term...

"). It is part of Ise-Shima National Park
Ise-Shima National Park
is a national park in Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is characterised by its ria coast and islands scattered around a number of bays. The interior is hilly with Mount Asamagatake the highest peak.-Natural Areas:* Ago Bay* Kamishima* Kashikojima* Kozukumijima...

.

Description

Ise's history is directly linked to that of Ise Grand Shrine. Ise Grand Shrine is separated into two main parts: The Inner Shrine and the Outer Shrine. Despite the names, these are actually two physically separate shrines approximately six kilometers apart.

Modern Ise began with small settlements that sprung up around the two shrines. During the Edo period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....

, Ise was a popular destination for pilgrimages which were called "o-Ise-mairi" (literally, "Coming to Ise") and thus these settlements grew larger and developed into small villages. The village around the Inner Shrine was named Uji and the village around the Outer Shrine was named Yamada. Because of the religious importance of Ise Grand Shrine, the shogunate during the Edo period viewed the area as politically significant and installed a magistrate in Yamada.

History

During the Meiji period
Meiji period
The , also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from September 1868 through July 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan.- Meiji Restoration and the emperor :...

, these two villages were merged and designated as a single municipal entity. The resulting amalgamated name of Ujiyamada represented the merged villages. The name Ujiyamada stood for 66 years and, to people who live in the area, is still synonymous with Ise.

Between 1890 and 1930, two train lines were constructed which are known today as the Kintetsu
Kintetsu
, named Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in English until June 27, 2003, is a Japanese rail transit corporation commonly known as . It is the largest non-JR railway in Japan. Its complex network of lines connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tsu and Ise...

 Yamada Line
Kintetsu Yamada Line
The is a railway line of the Japanese private railway company Kintetsu, connecting Ise-Nakagawa Station and Ujiyamada Station in Japan. The line runs parallel to parts of the JR Central Kisei Main Line and Sangū Line.The line connects with the Toba Line at Ujiyamada Station...

 and the JR
Central Japan Railway Company
The is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu region of central Japan. It is officially abbreviated in English as JR Central and in Japanese as . Its headquarters are located in the JR Central Towers in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.The company's operational hub is Nagoya Station...

 Sangū Line
Sangu Line
The is a railway line run by Central Japan Railway Company , connecting Taki Station with Toba Station in Japan....

. These railways connect Ujiyamada to Osaka, Nagoya, and the rest of Japan and were responsible for a large increase in pilgrims and tourists visiting Ise Grand Shrine.

The renaming phase took some time around the city. For example, it took four years to rename the main JR station in town, Yamada Station, to Ise-shi Station. Some things were never renamed such as Ujiyamada Station
Ujiyamada Station
is a train station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line and Toba Line located in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan.It was established as the closest station to Ise Grand Shrine and thus played an important role for tourists and pilgrims, especially in the past when trains were the most pervasive form of...

, Ise's largest train station, and Ujiyamada High School, Ise's first high school.

Significant events

  • January 1, 1889: Uji and Yamada villages combined; Ujiyamada village is established.
  • September 1, 1906: Upgraded to city; Ujiyamada village becomes Ujiyamada city.
  • October 12, 1909: First train line to Ujiyamada completed by JNR
    Japanese National Railways
    , abbreviated or "JNR", was the national railway network of Japan from 1949 to 1987.-History:The term Kokuyū Tetsudō "state-owned railway" originally referred to a network of railway lines operated by nationalized companies under the control of the Railway Institute following the nationalization...

     (Kokutetsu).
  • December 20, 1930: Direct service to and from Ōsaka
    Osaka
    is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...

     begins through Kintetsu.
  • March 17, 1931: Ujiyamada Station
    Ujiyamada Station
    is a train station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line and Toba Line located in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan.It was established as the closest station to Ise Grand Shrine and thus played an important role for tourists and pilgrims, especially in the past when trains were the most pervasive form of...

     opens.
  • July 28, 1945: 93 Twentieth Air Force
    Twentieth Air Force
    The Twentieth Air Force is a numbered air force of the United States Air Force Global Strike Command . It is headquartered at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.20 AF's primary mission is Intercontinental Ballistic Missile operations...

     B-29 bombers drop incendiaries, burning 39% of the city.
  • November 20, 1946: Ise-Shima National Park is established.
  • January 1, 1955: Ujiyamada city renamed to Ise city and absorbed the villages of Toyohama, Kitahama, Shigō, and Kida. The reason for this change is to avoid the naming confusion with the later-formed cities of Uji
    Uji, Kyoto
    is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Founded on March 1, 1951, Uji is located between the two ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The city sits on the Uji River, which has its source in Lake Biwa. As of April 1, 2008, Uji has an estimated population...

     in Kyōto Prefecture
    Kyoto Prefecture
    is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.- History :Until the Meiji Restoration, the area of Kyoto prefecture was known as Yamashiro....

     and the city of Yamada
    Yamada, Fukuoka
    was a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.On March 27, 2006 Yamada was merged with the towns of Inatsuki, Kaho and Usui, all from Kaho District, to form the new city of Kama....

     (now the city of Kama
    Kama, Fukuoka
    is a city in Fukuoka, Japan.The city was founded on March 27, 2006, after the merger of the former city of Yamada, and the towns of Inatsuki, Kaho and Usui, all from Kaho District, except for the municipality of Keisen....

    ) in Fukuoka Prefecture
    Fukuoka Prefecture
    is a prefecture of Japan located on Kyūshū Island. The capital is the city of Fukuoka.- History :Fukuoka Prefecture includes the former provinces of Chikugo, Chikuzen, and Buzen....

    . The name "Ise" was chosen because it already had a good deal of name-recognition throughout Japan due to Ise Grand Shrine.
  • September 26, 1959: The Ise-wan Typhoon, Japan's strongest-recorded typhoon, hits Ise and surrounding areas.
  • November 1, 2005: Ise absorbed the towns of Futami
    Futami, Mie
    was a town in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.On November 1, 2005 Futami, along with the town of Obata, and the village of Misono, all from Watarai District, was merged into the expanded city of Ise and no longer exists as an independent municipality....

     and Obata
    Obata, Mie
    was a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.On November 1, 2005 Obata, along with the town of Futami, and the village of Misono, all from Watarai District, was merged into the expanded city of Ise and no longer exists as an independent municipality....

    , and the village of Misono
    Misono, Mie
    was a village located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.On November 1, 2005 Misono, along with the towns of Futami and Obata, all from Watarai District, was merged into the expanded city of Ise and no longer exists as an independent municipality....

    , all from Watarai District, to form a new expanded Ise City.

Famous products

  • Akafuku: Mochi
    Mochi
    Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into shape. In Japan it is traditionally made in a ceremony called mochitsuki. While also eaten year-round, mochi is a traditional food for the Japanese New Year and is commonly sold and eaten during that time...

     covered in sweet red bean paste.
  • Ise Udon
    Udon
    is a type of thick wheat-flour noodle of Japanese cuisine.Udon is usually served hot as noodle soup in its simplest form as kake udon, in a mildly flavoured broth called kakejiru which is made of dashi, soy sauce , and mirin. It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions...

    : Udon soaked in soy-based sauce.

Rail

Ise is easily accessible by rail due to the popularity of Ise Grand Shrine as a tourist attraction. Kintetsu
Kintetsu
, named Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in English until June 27, 2003, is a Japanese rail transit corporation commonly known as . It is the largest non-JR railway in Japan. Its complex network of lines connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tsu and Ise...

 offers direct service to Ise from Kyoto
Kyoto
is a city in the central part of the island of Honshū, Japan. It has a population close to 1.5 million. Formerly the imperial capital of Japan, it is now the capital of Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a major part of the Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto metropolitan area.-History:...

, Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...

 and Nagoya in the form of regular express trains (once or twice an hour) and limited express trains (usually twice an hour), the latter of which are especially popular among travelers. The ride from Osaka takes about 135 minutes (105 minutes on the limited express), the ride from Nagoya takes about 100 minutes (85 minutes on the limited express). Kintetsu is the best railway option for getting to Ise. The other option is JR Central
Central Japan Railway Company
The is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu region of central Japan. It is officially abbreviated in English as JR Central and in Japanese as . Its headquarters are located in the JR Central Towers in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.The company's operational hub is Nagoya Station...

, which offers direct service to Ise from Nagoya once an hour on the Mie Rapid, which takes about 90 minutes.

Sanco
Sanco
The Mie Kotsu Co.,Ltd. , also known as Sanco , is a public transportation company that is most well known for operating local and long-distance buses in Mie prefecture, Japan. The company has other ventures as well, including a taxicab business and selling homes....

 used to manage a street car that transported people around Ise, in particular a line called the "Shinto Line" that ran from Ise-shi Station to the Inner Shrine. It was closed in 1961 and replaced by buses.

Lines and stations

Kintetsu
Kintetsu
, named Kinki Nippon Railway Co., Ltd. in English until June 27, 2003, is a Japanese rail transit corporation commonly known as . It is the largest non-JR railway in Japan. Its complex network of lines connects Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Tsu and Ise...

  • Yamada Line
    Kintetsu Yamada Line
    The is a railway line of the Japanese private railway company Kintetsu, connecting Ise-Nakagawa Station and Ujiyamada Station in Japan. The line runs parallel to parts of the JR Central Kisei Main Line and Sangū Line.The line connects with the Toba Line at Ujiyamada Station...

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  • Toba Line
    Kintetsu Toba Line
    The is a railway line of the Japanese private railway company Kintetsu, connecting Ujiyamada Station and Toba Station in Japan. The line runs parallel to the JR Central Sangū Line....

    : • • • ( for >> )


JR Central
Central Japan Railway Company
The is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu region of central Japan. It is officially abbreviated in English as JR Central and in Japanese as . Its headquarters are located in the JR Central Towers in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.The company's operational hub is Nagoya Station...

  • Sangū Line: ( << for , ) • • • • • • • • ( for >> )

Bus

Sanco
Sanco
The Mie Kotsu Co.,Ltd. , also known as Sanco , is a public transportation company that is most well known for operating local and long-distance buses in Mie prefecture, Japan. The company has other ventures as well, including a taxicab business and selling homes....

 operates a number of buses to and through Ise. The main bus hub in town is right in front of the JR exit of Ise-shi Station.

National routes

  • Route 23
    Japan National Route 23
    National Route 23 is a national highway connecting Toyohashi, Aichi and Ise, Mie in Japan.-Route Data:*Length: 175.3 km *Origin: Toyohashi *Terminus: Ise...

  • Route 42
    Japan National Route 42
    National Route 42 is a national highway connecting Hamamatsu, Shizuoka and Wakayama, Wakayama in Japan. Part of the route requires crossing Ise Bay on the Ise-wan Ferry.It is the 8th longest national highway in Japan.-Route Data:...

  • Route 167
    Japan National Route 167
    National Route 167 is a national highway connecting Shima, Mie and Ise, Mie in Japan.-Route Data:*Length: 37.9 km *Origin: Shima *Terminus: Ise -Intersects with:...


Air

Ise has a direct ferry link to Central Japan International Airport.

Places of interest

  • Ise Grand Shrine: It is sometimes called "The Shrine of the shrines" to indicate its status as the most sacred Shintō shrine. Legend has it that Yata no Kagami
    Yata no kagami
    is a sacred mirror that is part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan. It is said to be housed in Ise Shrine in Mie prefecture, Japan, although a lack of public access makes this difficult to verify. The Yata no Kagami represents "wisdom" or "honesty," depending on the source. Its name literally means...

     (The Sacred Mirror), one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, is housed somewhere within the grounds. The entire Shrine is completely rebuilt from scratch every 20 years using fresh lumber that is brought to Ise and then ceremonially carried through the streets on its way to the Shrine during an okihiki (お木曳). The Shrine is in its 61st reconstruction, meaning this tradition has been carried out for at least 1,220 years. The next reconstruction will be in 2013.
    • Outer Shrine (外宮 gekū): Sometimes called toyouke-daijingū (豊受大神宮), it is dedicated to Toyouke-Ōmikami, the goddess of food, clothing, and shelter (life's basic needs). Pilgrims are supposed to visit the Outer Shrine before visiting the Inner Shrine. However, if the visitors time in Ise is limited they are encouraged to skip the Outer Shrine because the Inner Shrine is the far more famous of the two. Then again, this makes the Outer Shrine an ideal place for a tranquil walk through well-preserved nature as it is far less crowded. The beautiful pond that is immediately adjacent to the Shrine grounds is a particularly nice walk. The Outer Shrine is very close to Ise-shi Station. From the station, one should exit from the JR side (as opposed to the Kintetsu side), walk straight down the road, and arrive there within five minutes.
    • Inner Shrine (内宮 naikū): Sometimes called kō-taijingū (皇大神宮), it is dedicated to Amaterasu-Ōmikami
      Amaterasu
      , or is apart of the Japanese myth cycle and also a major deity of the Shinto religion. She is the goddess of the sun, but also of the universe. the name Amaterasu derived from Amateru meaning "shining in heaven." The meaning of her whole name, Amaterasu-ōmikami, is "the great August kami who...

      , the sun goddess who is sometimes called the "supreme kami." This shrine sees many visitors from around Japan on a daily basis; there is a sharp increase during the New Year's season
      Japanese New Year
      The is one of the most important annual festivals, with its own unique customs, and has been celebrated for centuries. Due to the importance of the holiday and the preparations required, the preceding days are quite busy, particularly the day before, known as Ōmisoka.The Japanese New Year has been...

      . People traditionally visit a shrine on New Year's Day
      New Year's Day
      New Year's Day is observed on January 1, the first day of the year on the modern Gregorian calendar as well as the Julian calendar used in ancient Rome...

      , but since it will be the first visit of a new year
      Hatsumode
      is the first shrine visit of the New Year in Japan. Some people visit a Buddhist temple instead. Many visit on the first, second, or third day of the year as most are off work on those days. Generally, wishes for the new year are made, new o-mamori are bought, and the old ones are returned to the...

      , special consideration is given to the choice of shrine. Some people travel to shrines that may be more significant than those in their own area, and this inevitably leads people to Ise Grand Shrine, particularly the Inner Shrine. The inner sanctum of the main shrine area within the Inner Shrine is off-limits to visitors, thus only the rooftop of the structure that houses the kami can be seen. This image widely represents Ise Grand Shrine.
    • Cultural facilities: These institutions provide a deeper understanding of Ise Grand Shrine. They are all housed at the top Mt. Kurata which is part of the pilgrimage route between the Outer Shrine and the Inner Shrine.
      • History Museum (神宮徴古館 jingū-chōkokan) chronicles the creation and development of the Shrine.
      • Fine Art Museum (神宮美術館 jingū-bijutsukan) displays works by artists and painters donated during the reconstruction ceremony that is held once every 20 years.
      • Agricultural Museum (神宮農業館 jingū-nōgyōkan): Since the Outer Shrine is dedicated to Toyouke-Ōmikami, the goddess of life's basic needs, this museum covers how agriculture fulfills these needs.
      • Library (神宮文庫 jingū-bunko) contains various volumes dealing with Shintō and Ise Grand Shrine. Open to the public but generally used by researchers and Shintō priests.
    • Oharai Machi (おはらい町): A small sidestreet that runs between Prefectural Route 32 and the entrance to the Inner Shrine with buildings that are made to look historical. The part of the road closer to the Inner Shrine is filled to the brim with vendors, particularly those selling omiyage. This road is home to the main akafuku shop.
    • Okage Yoko-chō (おかげ横丁): This area branches off of Oharai Machi about halfway between Prefectural Route 32 and the entrance to the Inner Shrine. It has a large concentration of eateries. Taiko
      Taiko
      means "drum" in Japanese . Outside Japan, the word is often used to refer to any of the various Japanese drums and to the relatively recent art-form of ensemble taiko drumming...

       performances can be heard here sometimes, usually on the weekends. It should be noted that both Oharai Machi and Okage Yoko-chō are extremely popular among tourists visiting the Inner Shrine and will often be just as crowded, if not more crowded, than the Shrine.
  • The Wedded Rocks (夫婦岩 meoto-iwa): Located at Futami Okitama Shrine (二見興玉神社) in northeastern Ise. The rocks have been enshrined and are thus considered gods. The picture was taken at high tide. During low tide the sea is completely out and the rocks look less impressive. Visitors are encouraged to go during high tide.

  • Ise-Shima National Park
    Ise-Shima National Park
    is a national park in Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is characterised by its ria coast and islands scattered around a number of bays. The interior is hilly with Mount Asamagatake the highest peak.-Natural Areas:* Ago Bay* Kamishima* Kashikojima* Kozukumijima...

    • Ise-Shima Skyline: A 16.3 km-long scenic mountain road that runs between Ise and Toba. One-way with a car costs ¥1,220, with a motorcycle it's ¥860.
    • Mt. Asama (朝熊山): At 555m, this is the tallest mountain in Ise; its two TV towers make it very distinctive. At the top there is a lookout point with a large paved parking lot that is accessible from the Ise-Shima Skyline road. Near the parking lot are some buildings and a pool of hot water to soak your feet in while you take in the beautiful view. The summit can also be reached by a hiking path up the mountain that starts just north of Asama Station
      Asama Station
      is a train station in Ise, Mie, Japan.-Adjacent stations:-External links:...

      .
    • Kongōshō Temple (金剛證寺): A Buddhist temple near the top of Mt. Asama. It is accessible from the Ise-Shima Skyline road.
  • Miya River
    Miya River (Mie)
    The is a major river that flows through central Mie Prefecture on the island of Honshū, Japan. It is officially classified as a Class 1 river by the Japanese government and is one of four Class 1 rivers that flow solely through Mie; it is the longest among these four.It is known to be especially...

    • Riverbank Park (宮川堤公園 miya-gawa tsutsumi kōen): A famous cherry blossom viewing
      Hanami
      is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, "flower" in this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms or ume blossoms. From the end of March to early May, sakura bloom all over Japan, and around the first of February on the island of Okinawa...

       area, making it a very popular destination during the prime blooming season which is in early April. Also has a big large fireworks display in mid-July. The park is on the east side of the river near the Watarai Bridge.
    • Love River (ラブリバー) houses public leisure and sports facilities for baseball
      Baseball
      Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...

      , soccer, basketball
      Basketball
      Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...

      , and tennis
      Tennis
      Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...

      . The park is on the east side of the river near Route 23.
  • Edo Wonderland Ise (安土桃山文化村 azuchi momoyama bunka mura): A theme park with an Edo Period
    Edo period
    The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....

     theme, featuring samurai, a ninja maze, and a ghost house. Located in Futami.
  • Kawasaki: A lane of buildings built to resemble the old merchant quarters in Ise. Found along the Seta River
    Seta River (Mie)
    The is a river that has both its source and its mouth in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It flows through the heart of Ise. In 1980 it was designated the most polluted river in Mie, however it no longer holds this status due to cleanup efforts by the city of Ise.-External links:...

     north of Ujiyamada Station.
  • Shintomiza
    Shintomiza
    is an independent movie theater in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It was originally a theater for stage drama but shifted to moving pictures in 1953.It is one of the only independent movie theaters in Japan that is not located in a major metropolis....

    (進富座): An independent movie theater showing a variety of art-house Japanese and foreign films. A short walk south of Miyamachi Station.

Festivals

  • Ise Festival: Ise's largest festival, held for two days in the mid-October. It celebrates all things Ise.
  • Okihiki (お木曳): Festival in which the timber that will be used to reconstruct Ise Grand Shrine is ceremonially carried through the streets. Each neighborhood (or district) of Ise city is responsible for carrying its share of the load, and the ceremony is spread out over many weekends to allow all neighborhoods to participate. This festival is only held for the three consecutive years starting eight years before a Shrine reconstruction. For example, the Okihiki festivals for the next Shrine reconstruction in 2013 were held in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Okihiki for the Outer Shrine is held in May and starts on the Miya River. Okihiki for the Inner Shrine is held in late July and starts near the Isuzu River.
  • Cherry Blossom Festival is held during cherry blossom blooming season on the Miya River (near the Watarai Bridge).
  • Miya River Fireworks is held in mid-July.
  • Tennō Festival is held usually on the Sunday evening of the three-day weekend in July, near Kawasaki. Well known for goldfish fireworks in the evening.
  • St. Patrick's Day Parade is held every March on a Saturday.

Famous people

  • Kon Ichikawa
    Kon Ichikawa
    was a Japanese film director.-Early life and career:Ichikawa was born in Ise, Mie Prefecture. In the 1930s Ichikawa attended a technical school in Osaka. Upon graduation, in 1933, he found a job with a local rental film studio, J.O. Studio, in their animation department...

     (1915–2008), film director. Born in Ise.
  • Hiroki Mizumoto
    Hiroki Mizumoto
    is a Japanese football player who currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. After graduating from Mie High School, he joind J. League Division 1 side JEF United Ichihara. His first appearance in J. League came on May 20, 2004 against Oita Trinita. He scored his first professional goal on July 22,...

     (1985– ), soccer player. Has played for the Japan National Soccer team. Born in Ise (Misono).
  • Mizuki Noguchi
    Mizuki Noguchi
    is a Japanese professional long-distance runner who specialises in the marathon event. She is an Olympic champion over the distance and set two world records in 2005....

     (1978– ), runner. Marathon gold medalist in the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Grew up in Ise.
  • Eiji Sawamura
    Eiji Sawamura
    Eiji Sawamura was a Japanese professional baseball player...

     (1917–1944), baseball player (pitcher
    Pitcher
    In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...

    ). Member of the Japanese Baseball Hall-of-Fame. Born in Ise.
  • Ōoka Tadasuke
    Ooka Tadasuke
    was a Japanese samurai in the service of the Tokugawa shogunate. During the reign of Tokugawa Yoshimune, as a magistrate of Edo, his roles included chief of police, judge and jury, and Yamada Magistrate prior to his tenure as South Magistrate of Edo...

     (1672–1752), samurai. Served as Chief of Police under the Shogun
    Shogun
    A was one of the hereditary military dictators of Japan from 1192 to 1867. In this period, the shoguns, or their shikken regents , were the de facto rulers of Japan though they were nominally appointed by the emperor...

     Yoshimune Tokugawa. Served as Magistrate of Yamada (modern-day Ise) in the Edo period.
  • Isao Takahata
    Isao Takahata
    is a Japanese anime filmmaker that have earned critical international acclaim for his work as a director. Takahata is co-founder of Studio Ghibli with long-time collaborative partner Hayao Miyazaki. He has directed films such as the war-themed Grave of the Fireflies, the romantic-drama Only...

     (1935– ), animator. Co-head of Studio Ghibli
    Studio Ghibli
    is a Japanese animation and film studio founded in June 1985. The company's logo features the character Totoro from Hayao Miyazaki's film My Neighbor Totoro...

    . Born in Ise.

Neighbors

Ise is bordered by:
  • Ise Bay
    Ise Bay
    Ise Bay is a bay located at the mouth of the Kiso River between Mie and Aichi Prefectures in Japan. Ise Bay has an average depth of 19.5 metres and a maximum depth of 30 metres toward the centre. The mouth of the bay is 9 kilometres wide and is connected to the smaller Mikawa Bay by two channels:...

    , to the north.
  • The city of Toba
    Toba, Mie
    is a city in Mie, Japan.Toba is the site of the Toba Aquarium, which houses such animals as dugongs, African manatees, porpoises, and a wide-variety of aquatic life....

    , to the east.
  • The city of Shima
    Shima, Mie
    is a city located in Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshu, Japan.The city was formed on October 1, 2004, by the merger of all five towns from Shima District, which was dissolved by the merger....

    , to the southeast.
  • The town of Minami-Ise, to the south.
  • The town of Watarai
    Watarai, Mie
    is a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 8,732 and a density of 64.7 persons per km². The total area is 134.97 km².-External links:*...

    , to the southwest.
  • The town of Tamaki
    Tamaki, Mie
    is a town located in Watarai District, Mie, Japan.As of 2010, the town has an estimated population of 15,268 and a density of 373 persons per km². The total area is 40.94 km²....

    , to the west.
  • The town of Meiwa
    Meiwa, Mie
    is a town located in the Taki District, of central Mie Prefecture, on the island of Honshū, Japan.In 1958, the town of Sanwa and the village of Saimei merged to form the town of Meiwa.-History:...

    , to the northwest.

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