2026 Nabari Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in September)

Akame Shijuhachitaki, Mie Prefecture A tourist spot where you can see many waterfalls, with well-maintained walking trails, where you can enjoy a stroll while soaking up plenty of negative ions. It takes about three hours round trip to see all of Akame Shijuhachitaki, but depending on your time, it's a good idea to turn back halfway. It's especially recommended during the autumn foliage season, but it's also cool in the summer. There is an entrance fee of 500 yen. In the building at the entrance, there is a center where you can see rare giant salamanders. #forestbathing #summertrip

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This is great for a hike up a trail with tons of stairs and fantastic for photography, located at Akamecho, Nabari, Mie pefecture, Japan. Beautiful water falls and Ninja training experience. Fantastic place not far from Kyoto and Osaka.

Here's a luxurious itinerary where you can enjoy sweeping panoramic views from a ropeway and a magical gorge illuminated at night all in one trip! 📍 Gozaisho Ropeway First, take a stroll through the sky to the summit on the ropeway🚡✨ The vibrant autumn leaves and steep cliffs stretching out right outside the window are absolutely breathtaking! Taking in the majestic panorama of nature while feeling the breeze was super refreshing🍁 📍 Akame 48 Waterfalls (Bamboo Lantern Illumination) At night, the vibe completely changes as we head to the Akame 48 Waterfalls🌙 The magical "bamboo lanterns" cast a gentle glow over the gorge, creating a beautiful atmosphere that makes you feel like you've wandered into another world...! The illuminated waterfalls were also incredibly mystical✨ Along the way, I was soothed by an adorable Japanese giant salamander, and a warm cup of hot cocoa really hit the spot for my chilly body~☕️ The cute illustration on the Mizuhiki cup also warmed my heart♡ It was a day filled with energy from the power of nature and the enchanting lights! Definitely check it out for your next trip to Mie or a weekend getaway🐾

On April 27th, a tragic fire broke out at Urufushine Shrine, a revered Shikinaisha (a shrine listed in early Japanese records) situated along the Nabari River in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture. The blaze completely destroyed the main hall and partially damaged the worship hall. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Sadly, similar incidents have been occurring at shrines and temples across the country recently. We'd like to share the story of this shrine, both to raise awareness and to show our support for its restoration. Urufushine Shrine is dedicated to Unane-no-Mikoto as its principal deity. It also honors a host of other deities, including Takemikazuchi-no-Mikoto, Futsunushi-no-Mikoto, Hime-no-Okami, Omononushi-no-Mikoto, Hinokagutsuchi-no-Mikoto, Ukanomitama-no-Mikoto, Takehayasusanowo-no-Mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-Mikoto, Emperor Ojin, and Emperor Nintoku. The main deity, Unane-no-Mikoto, is the god of water and grain. The name "Unane" is said to originate from the word "uneru" (to undulate or wind), as the original sacred object (a red rock) was located near a bend in the Nabari River ✍️ Following this theme, it's also said that the name "Urufushine" is derived from the phrase "uruou fushi-mizu," meaning "nourishing underground water." Both the look and sound of the name give off a rather cool vibe ✨️ Regarding its origins, all historical records were lost to fire during the Tensho Iga War in 1580. However, the shrine is mentioned in the Engishiki, a rule book from the Heian period, proving it boasts a rich history spanning over a millennium. During the era of Tsutsui Sadatsugu, Matsukura Katsushige—who ruled over Nabari—and later Todo Takayoshi, the first head of the Nabari-Todo clan during the Edo period, donated lands to the shrine. Ever since, it has been deeply revered as the local guardian deity of Nabari 🙏 Among its sacred treasures are three divine swords and 45 Noh masks (designated as prefectural cultural properties) inherited from the Iga-Todo clan. The shrine's torii gate and stone water basin are also recognized as city cultural properties. Thankfully, none of these precious items were affected by the recent fire 😌 I fondly remember receiving a goshuin (shrine stamp) here in the past. The chief priest told me, "The character '志' (kokorozashi, meaning ambition or resolve) sits right in the middle of the name 'Urufushine Shrine,' so I intentionally write it a little larger than the rest." He explained that this carries a profound message: "Live with great ambition at the center of your heart." I sincerely hope for the swift rebuilding of the shrine, and I am sending my prayers all the way from Nara 😌 【 𝕀𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 】 📍 3319 Hirao, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture 🚶‍♀️ 6-minute walk from Kintetsu Nabari Station 🅿️ Available ⁡.⁡ ⁡.

I visited the Akame 48 Waterfalls 😊 Nestled in a lush valley, you'll find waterfalls of all sizes scattered throughout. It's a perfect place to take a stroll while enjoying the crystal-clear streams and stunning scenery. The walking trails are well-maintained and easy to navigate. Standing close to the falls, I soaked in plenty of negative ions—it completely refreshed my mind and body! ✨ Another charm is how the landscape transforms with the seasons. It's especially breathtaking during the vibrant fresh greenery and the vivid autumn leaves, offering endless photogenic views. 📸 The summer sun was beating down, but it was so peaceful and calming near the waterfalls, making the heat just fade away. 😘👌👌👌 I highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves hiking or just wants to immerse themselves in nature. 📍 Access 🚃 About a 10-minute ride on the Mie Kotsu Bus from Kintetsu "Akameguchi Station"; get off at the "Akamedaki" bus stop and you're right there. 📍 Highlights ✔ One of Japan's most beautiful valleys ✔ Enjoy waterfalls of all sizes ✔ Abundant negative ions ✔ Highly recommended for spring greens and autumn foliage ✔ Perfect for hiking and nature walks

Akame Shijuhachitaki, located in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture, is a natural treasure trove and is listed among Japan's 100 best waterfalls. A series of waterfalls, large and small, line the valley. Enjoy breathtaking views throughout the seasons, from fresh greenery in spring, refreshing summer coolness, fiery autumn foliage🍁, and frozen waterfalls in winter. 🌊 The hiking trails to visit the waterfalls are well-maintained, making them easy even for beginners. You can refresh yourself surrounded by the murmuring of the mountain stream and negative ions. The Nitan Falls and Nunobiki Falls are particularly impressive and captivating. 👣 As there are slippery sections, we recommend wearing comfortable footwear, such as sneakers or trekking shoes. There are also rest spots and benches along the way, allowing you to spend some time immersed in nature. The photogenic scenery📸 makes for excellent social media posts. Why not enjoy a luxurious break from everyday life, so you can heal your mind and body while fully immersed in nature? ✅With the opening of Akame Falls Aquarium on April 20, 2025, the parking lot (500 yen), which was previously paid, will now be free. What a blessing in these times! 🥹+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-:+:-+📍Spot Name: Akame Shijuhachitaki Falls🗺️Address: 861-1 Nagasaka, Akame-cho, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture💰Admission Fee: ¥1,000 for Adults / ¥500 for Elementary and Middle School Students. Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM from December to March). 🅿️Parking: Free Access🚗By Car: Approximately 45 minutes from Ueno IC on the Meihan National Highway.🚞By Train: Approximately 10 minutes by Mie Kotsu bus from Akameguchi Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line. Get off at the Akame Falls bus stop. #SummerResort #MieTourism #NegativeIons #IgaCity #JapanTravelGuide

The Akame 48 Waterfalls Bamboo Lantern Festival will be held from October 26, 2025, to November 30, 2025, and again from December 6, 2025, to January 25, 2026. The lighting hours for the first phase are from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM daily, and for the second phase, the lighting hours are from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and from December 22 to 25. Akame 48 Waterfalls is located in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture, and is a famous attraction within the Murou Akame Aoyama Quasi-National Park, which spans Nara and Mie Prefectures. This enchanting valley is known for its clear streams and was historically a training ground for ninjas. The highlight of this event is the display of 2,000 bamboo lanterns, creating a stunning visual experience set against the natural landscape. As the lanterns illuminate the waterfalls and surrounding areas, visitors can expect a magical atmosphere, enjoying a unique blend of nature and art. This event offers a tranquil and picturesque experience, perfect for those seeking relaxation or a romantic outing. Plan your trip to witness this captivating light display and enjoy the beauty of Akame 48 Waterfalls!

#Waterfalls #AsiaTrip #HotSpring #Tourism #OsakaTrip A clear stream spot where you can forget the summer heat. Negative ions are emitting in abundance. It is also a spiritual spot. Entrance fee is 1,000 yen, and you can win prizes by participating in the stamp rally!

#AbsolutelyFreeTrip "Kaochidani" in Nabari City, Mie Prefecture is a valley that stretches for about 8km along the Shorenji River, and is attractive for its dynamic scenery with a series of columnar jointed rock walls✨ In spring, the rock surface is colored with mountain bush laurels and azaleas, and in autumn, the fiery autumn leaves color the rock surface, creating a spectacular view that is truly like "art carved by nature". I visited in autumn. In the area called Momijidani, the red and yellow leaves shine on the rock surface, and I was able to spend a soul-cleansing time with the babbling of the river🍁 It's perfect for driving and hiking, and it's a place where you'll want to take a deep breath in nature🌿 🚃【Access】 ・Address: Shorenji, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture ・Train: From the west exit of Kintetsu "Nabari Station", take the Sanko Bus bound for "Yamakasu" → Get off at "Momijidani" or "Ochiai" (about 30 minutes) ・Car: About 30 minutes from Meihan National Highway "Ueno IC" via National Highway 368 and 165 ・Parking: There are a few spaces on the side of the road (be careful of crowds during autumn foliage season) 🅿️ 🧭【Travel Tips】 ・The best time to see autumn foliage is early to mid-November 🍂 ・The area around "Momijidani" is a particularly recommended photo spot 📷 ・There are some narrow areas, so drive slowly and safely 🚗 ・It's also a good idea to visit the nearby "Akame Shijuhachitaki" and "Shorenji Lake" as a set ◎ ・In the morning, the light shines on the rock surface, making it a great photo spot ☀️ Kouwake Valley #Nabari City #Columnar jointing #Autumn foliage drive #Art of nature Domestic travel #Couple travel #Solo travel #Absolutely free travel

#JulyTravelSupportEvent ♨️✨ A relaxing hot spring experience at **Yamanoyu**! 🏔️ This hot spring located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan is nestled in the beautiful mountains. 🌲 You can enjoy the natural scenery while soaking in the natural hot spring water, and you can feel the different charms of each season. If you want to heal in a quiet and cozy atmosphere, be sure to visit! #Yamanoyu #NaganoPrefecture #HotSpring #RelaxationInNature #RecommendedTravelDestination

I went to "#yunocafe" in #Nabari city, #Mie prefecture ((((((っ･ω･)っ The cafe is run by a carpenter, and the interior is elaborate and stylish ✿ﾟ❀.(*´▽`*)❀.ﾟ✿ On a nice, warm day, I recommend eating on the terrace with a panoramic view of Lake Shorenji d(>∀<)b I ordered the turnip and mushroom #yuzuoroshihamburger and #hardpudding (o･ω-人) The "yuzuoroshi" on the hamburger has a slight scent and is easy to eat (ˊo̴̶̷̤ ̫ o̴̶̷̤ˋ)♡ The plate also had a wide variety of salads, and it looked good for my health overall ( ´͈ ᵕ `͈ ) The hard pudding was delicious with plenty of fresh cream (*´ч ` *) #Travelingwithme #Shinobichan

📍Ten Coffee Shop, Mie Prefecture A coffee shop with in-house roasting, renovated from a former post office building ☕️ We ordered: • Enmi ~Dark Roast~ (600 yen including tax) • Milk Coffee (600 yen including tax) • Cheese Terrine (400 yen including tax) • Chocolate Terrine (400 yen including tax) The coffee, made using a hand-cranked roaster, is slightly bitter and gentle ❤ They also have two types of sweets that pair perfectly with the coffee 💛☕️ Personally, I thought the cheesecake was incredibly delicious 🫶 The shop has only about 5 counter seats and 2 tables, so there's not much seating; you might have to wait a little depending on the time 🙂 Drinks are available for takeout, and they also sell their in-house roasted coffee beans 🫘 My coffee-loving friend even bought some beans to take home because they were so delicious—it's truly authentic!! Plus, it was a really cozy and lovely shop~♡ Adding a touch of excitement to everyday life: 🌙 📍 Ten Coffee Shop 📮 532-1 Jōroku, Akame-cho, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture 🕚 11:00-17:00 (Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays) 🚃 Approximately 7 minutes walk from Kintetsu Akameguchi Station exit 🅿️ Parking available #sakura2024 #cafe #cafehopping #Mie #gourmet #Mietravel

#tourism #sakura During cherry blossom season, it's beautiful no matter where you look.

I would like to share with you the experience of going from Nagoya to Akame 48 Falls, playing ninja training, and great satisfaction! It takes about two hours to drive from Nagoya to Akame 48 Falls. It's really picturesque here, with a leisurely walk and the sound of waterfalls flowing everywhere. You can forget all your work worries! In the meantime, we have children, this time the focus is of course ninja training camp, trial ninja darts, ropeway shuttle, etc., there are many training difficult, our batch of adults have all tried to fail and feet in the water, children play much better, so play to have a mind Prepare shoes will get wet, the whole process is about "an hour and a half 亅, we chose the English group, the coach still speaks Japanese mainly (ha), but do not worry, each experience is demonstrated, through body movements will understand, this activity is really fun, suitable for both adults and children! The whole process is very smooth, just register online in advance, go to all the instructions are clear, after signing in, someone to help choose ninja clothes, locker room change after taking pictures, the coach appeared, even if there are elderly people together can ah, do not participate in ninja camp, they can walk around the waterfall trail, lightweight only need to walk about 1 hour, or go to the small nature museum inside to see the little lizards, there are also facilities such as lounge, toilets! good! good! In fact, there are many tourist attractions and hot springs in Akame, it is worth discovering such a beautiful place! #JapanTravel

I had lunch at Dining Kitchen Kuma in Nabari, Mie Prefecture. This is a dining house with a large tatami-style private room. You have to take off your shoes before entering the tatami room. It is often used for gatherings such as memorial services, so we recommend making a reservation just in case. The lunch is so filling that you can enjoy creative Japanese cuisine. All the dishes are visually gorgeous. I wonder if the restaurant is family-run? The atmosphere was friendly and friendly. #PR #JapaneseGourmet #MiePrefecture #Nabari

Date of photo: 2023.1.21 Spot: Akame Shijuhachitaki Address: 671-1 Nagasaka, Akame-cho, Nabari-shi, Mie-ken 518-0469 Akame Valley "Mysterious Bamboo Lanterns" "Nabari Bamboo Lantern SDGs Project" ~ Aiming to build a sustainable collaborative recycling-based society ~ Co-hosted by: Nabari City and Nabari City Ecotourism Promotion Council "Mysterious Bamboo Lanterns" Akame Shijuhachitaki Valley Illumination *From December 1, 2022 to January 31, 2023, the event will be held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. #trip2023 #lightup #mieprefecturetourism #coupletrip #greatview

We are in Akame 48 waterfalls! Can't imagine being ninja can be so difficult like this. Ninja Hattori Ray v.s Ninja Hattori Keelong!