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ℹ️Practical info — Owase
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Hike the Magose Pass on the Kumano Kodo for ancient stone paths and forest views, but be careful as stones are slippery when wet.
- Always carry an umbrella or raincoat, as Owase is known for having some of the highest rainfall in Japan.
- Visit the Owase Jinja shrine to see the two massive camphor trees that are over 1,000 years old.
- Experience a deep-sea water bath at Yume-kodo, which is said to have unique mineral benefits for the skin.
- Visit the Itadaki Market on Saturday mornings to see the local fishing community in action.
🍽 Food
Rice balls wrapped in pickled mustard leaves, a traditional local soul food; find them in small shops near the station.
Specialties made from rare deep-sea species caught off the coast, typically served in harbor-side eateries.
A comprehensive seafood platter featuring the best of the daily local catch, found in central seafood restaurants.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
High-quality items made from local cypress wood, including aromatic oils and kitchenware, available in craft shops.
A bustling market by the port where you can buy processed seafood and regional agricultural products.
A serene spot positioned in the forest offering panoramic views of Owase city and the surrounding bay.
A quiet, white-sand beach with clear waters, great for a peaceful walk away from the town center.
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Owase is a scenic city on the rugged ria coast of Mie Prefecture, where the deep blue sea meets steep, forested mountains. The region is known for its high rainfall, which nurtures lush green nature and the famous Owase-Hinoki cypress trees. A coastal gem is Mikisato Beach (三木里ビーチ), a beautiful white sand beach with crystal-clear water, fringed by pine trees and offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. It is one of the region's most beautiful swimming spots, handy for those seeking tranquility. Owase is also a key node of the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route; the Magose Pass has hikers impressive stone paths through dense forests. The local economy is driven by fishing, particularly deep-sea fishing and bonito. Visitors should visit the fish market and local onsens that utilize mineral-rich deep-sea water. The city is accessible via the Kisei Main Line or scenic national roads that wind through Mie's remarkable coastal landscape.
- Location: Japan
- Top sights: Wei Jiu Shi Li Zhong Yang Gong Min Guan Xiang Tu Shi · Xi Wang noNu Shen Xiang · Tian Wen Ke Xue Guan
- Nearby: Kumano (18 km)
- Population: ~16.910 (2022)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is May, Jun, Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 78 | 88 | 135 | 172 | 194 | 245 | 243 | 234 | 305 | 260 | 119 | 82 |
Geography
Facts
- Ria coast in Mie
- Mikisato Beach (white sand)
- Kumano Kodo route
- Owase-Hinoki cypress
- High annual rainfall
- Deep-sea fishing hub
- Magose Pass hiking
- Deep-sea water onsens
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