Useful Information For Visitors

• Mie Prefecture (Mie-ken) Tourist offices and Tourism Promotion Councils:

  • Ise City

    Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station Tourist Information Center, Ise City

    2-1-43 Iwabuchi, Ise, Mie Prefecture 516-0037
    Tel: (+81) 596-23-9655
    FAX: (+81) 596-23-9655

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    Ise-jingu Shrine (Geku) Tourist Information Center, Ise City

    14-6 Honmachi, Ise City, Mie, Japan 516-0074
    Tel: (+81) 596-28-3705
    FAX: (+81) 596-27-1049

    Ise City Tourist Association website: http://www.ise-kanko.jp/english/index.html

  • Toba City

    Kintetsu Toba Station Tourist Information Center, Toba City

    1-8-13 Toba, Mie Prefecture 517-0011
    Tel: 0599-25-2844

    Ise Shima Area and Toba City Tourism Promotion Council (Toba Sight Seeing/Ise Shima National Park)

    1-7 Oaki Higashimachi, Toba, Mie Prefecture 517-0022
    Tel: 0599-25-3019, 0599-25-2751
    Fax: 0599-25-6358
    E-mail: i...@toba.gr.jp

    Toba City Sight Seeing Info/Ise Shima National Park Website:

    http://tobakanko.jp/en/index.html
    http://www.toba.or.jp/english/index.html

    Osatsu Town Association (Ise Shima National Park, Osatsu-cho, Toba City)

    1238 Osatsucho, Toba, Mie Prefecture 517-0032
    Tel: 0599-33-7032
    Email: oos...@za.ztv.ne.jp
    Website: http://www.oosatsu.net/

    OZ-group Kaitou-yumin club (Ise-Shima and Toba City Eco tour)

    1-4-53 Toba, Toba City (Toba-shi), Mie 517-0011
    tel:(0599)28-0001
    fax:(0599)28-0040
    Website: http://oz-group.jp/english/index.html

  • Iga Ueno City

    Ueno city (Ueno-shi), Iga City (Iga-shi) [Ueno city (Ueno-shi) For Iga Ueno Castle and Iga-ryu Ninja Museum]

    Igaueno Tourist Association
    117 Ueno Marunouchi, Ueno city (Ueno-shi), Iga City (Iga-shi), Mie Prefecture 518-0873
    Tel: 0595-23-0311
    Website: http://iganinja.jp/en/

    Iga Ueno City Tourist Information Center at Danjin Hall

    122-4 Ueno Marunouchi, Ueno city (Ueno-shi), Iga City (Iga-shi), Mie Prefecture 518-0873
    Tel: 0595-26-7788
    Fax: 0595-26-7799
    Email: iga-...@ict.ne.jp
    Website: http://www.igaueno.net/

    Iga-Ueno Station (Iga-Ueno-eki) Train station Tourist Information Center For Ueno city

    57-8 Ueno Marunouchi, Ueno city (Ueno-shi), Iga City (Iga-shi), Mie Prefecture 518-0873
    Tel: 0595-24-0270 (Tourist Information Center) , 0595-21-0863 (Iga Railway)
    Fax: 0595-24-0270 (Tourist Information Center), 0595-21-1070 (Iga Railway)
    Iga Railway (Iga Line) Planning Division Website: http://www.igatetsu.co.jp/

  • Suzuka City

    Suzuka Ryokan & Hotel Association (Chamber of Commerce)

    816 Iinoji Kecho, Suzuka City (Suzuka-shi), Mie-ken
    Tel: 059-382-3222
    Fax: 059-383-7667
    Website: http://www.suzukaotomari.com/
    Suzuka Matsubaya Ryokan Hotel: http://www.suzuka-matubaya.com/

    Suzuka City Tourism Association

    17-12 Shirokoekimae, Suzuka City (Suzuka-shi), Mie Prefecture 510-0241
    TEL: 059-380-5595
    FAX: 059-380-5596
    E-mail: i...@kanko.suzuka.mie.jp
    Website: http://www.kanko.suzuka.mie.jp/eng/

    Mie Kotsu Bus Service in Mie prefecture: http://www.sanco.co.jp/

    Discover Ise Shima Area and Toba City By Kintetsu Railway: http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/kankou/midokoro/its.html

  • Matsusaka City

    Matsusaka City (Matsusaka-shi) Tourist Association [Tourist Information Office]

    507-2 Kyo-machi, Matsusaka, Mie 515-0017 Japan
    Tel No. 0598-23-7771 Fax 0598-26-4778
    Email: i...@matsusaka-kanko.com
    Website: http://www.matsusaka-kanko.com/kanko/otherlanguage/english_index.html

    Matsusaka City Commerce and Industry Sightseeing Section

    1340-1 Tono-machi, Matsusaka, Mie 515-8515 Japan
    Tel: 0598-53-4406
    Fax: 0598-22-0003
    Matsusaka City Government Office: http://www.japanguides.net/mie/introduction-to-matsusaka-city.html

    STEAKHOUSE Mimatsu: http://www.mimatsu-mie.jp
    Museum of Motoori Norinaga in Matsusaka: http://www.norinagakinenkan.com/english/index.html
    Hotel Grand Court Matsusaka: http://www.the-grandcourt.com/
    Matsusaka Greens Hotels: http://www.greens.co.jp/
    Matsusaka Beef Restaurant: http://www.matsusakaushi.co.jp/

  • Owase City

    Owase City Tourist Information Office

    12-14 Nakaimachi, Owase City (Owase-shi), Mie Prefecture 519-3605
    TEL: 0597-23-8261, 0597-23-8221 (Owase City Hall, Town Planning, Commerce and Tourism Division), 0597-23-8281 (Local Community Center)
    FAX: 0597-23-8263
    Email: ya-...@owase-kb.jp
    Owase Tourism Association Website: http://www.owase-kb.jp/
    Owase City Government: http://www.city.owase.lg.jp/
    Kumano Kodo Center: http://www.japanguides.net/mie/kumano-kodo-old-road.html

    Owase Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    14-45 Asahicho, Owase City (Owase-shi), Mie Prefecture 519-3611, Japan
    Tel: 0597-22-2611
    Fax: 0597-22-2682
    Email: i...@owasecci.com
    Website: http://owasecci.com/
    Resort Kumano Club: http://kumanoclub.jp/
    Yumekodo Owase (Owase Kumano Kodo Hot Spring Spa): http://yumekodo.jp/
    Reference for Kumano Kodo Old Road: http://www.japanguides.net/mie/kumano-kodo-old-road.html

  • Mie Prefectural Tourism Federation

    AST 700 2nd Floor, 398 Hadokorocho, Tsu-shi, Mie 514-0009 Japan
    Toll free Tourist Information, Call 0120-3-01714 (from mobile 059-224-5904)
    TEL: 059-224-5904
    FAX: 059-224-5905
    E-mail: m...@kankomie.or.jp
    Hour: 9:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Saturday (excluding New Year)

    Mie Prefecture Tourism, Tokyo Office

    Prefectural Hall, 11th Floor, 2-6-3 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093 Japan
    TEL: 03-5212-9065
    FAX: 03-5212-9066
    e-mail: tok...@pref.mie.jp
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:45 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and New Year)

    Mie Prefecture Tourism, Osaka office

    Room No. 820, 4th floor, Building no: 8, Osaka Station, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-0001 Japan
    TEL: 06-6347-1932
    FAX: 06-6347-1935
    e-mail: osa...@pref.mie.jp
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays and New Year)

    International Affairs Office, Mie Prefectural Government

    UST TSU 3rd Floor
    700 Hadokoro-cho, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture 514-0009 JAPAN
    Tel: +81-59-222-5974
    Fax: +81-59-222-5984
    Email: koku...@pref.mie.jp
    Mie Prefectural Government Website: http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/ENGLISH/index.htm

    Mie Prefecture Tourism Official Website For English Speaking Country: http://tourismmiejapan.com/

Useful Telephone Numbers For Visitors In Japan:

• Telephone numbers starting with 0120 are receiver-paid calls under NTT's Free Dial 0120 service. For Japan Telecom, the toll-free numbers begin with 0088, but calling areas are sometimes limited. Toll free numbers can not be called from outside Japan.
• Visit Japan Information Network: The network of tourist information offices, "Visit Japan Information Network" has been set up to assist travellers who are visiting Japan from abroad. This network consists of about 200 tourist information offices scattered all over the country. They are usually located in or near major train stations, or in town centres (look for an establishment with a red question mark with the word "information" underneath). Each office provides information on its local tourist sites.
• Japan National Tourist Organisation - Travel-Phone English toll free info (except Tokyo & Kyoto) 0120 444 800
• Pre-paid telephone cards are a convenient way to use public telephones. The cards can be purchased from vending machines near many public phones. To make an overseas call, first dial "001" (KDD), before dialing the number. For more information on overseas calling (KDD), dial "0057" (24 hours / no charge). Onry certain public telephones, marked "KDD" or with a sign saying "international telephone," can be used to make international calls.
• Tokyo Tourist Information Center 03 5321 3077
• Yokohama Tourist Information Center 045 441 7300
• Osaka Visitor Information Center 06 6345 2189
• Kobe Convention & Visitors Association 078 303 1010
• Kyoto Tourist Information Center 075 344 3300
• Sapporo Tourist Information Center 011 209 5020
• Sendai General Tourist Information Center 022 222 4069
• Emergency Phone Numbers:: 110 (Police) 119 (Fire / Ambulance) To report an accident or to contact police, dial 110 (toll-free). For fire or ambulance assistance, call 119 (toll-free). Dial ‘110’ from any telephone (in Tokyo, the Metropolitan Police have an English help line, available Monday through Friday except on holidays, from 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. at 03-3501-0110)
• Fire/Ambulance: Dial ‘119’ from any telephone
• Tokyo English Life Line: 03-5774-0992 (Daily 9 a.m.-11 p.m.)
• Tourist Information Centre: 03-3201-3331 (Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
• The AMDA International Medical Information Centre: The AMDA International Medical Information Centre provides telephone services to foreigners in Japan in several languages. They can provide introductions to medical facilities with staff who speak the patient's language, and also explain the health care system to callers. Tel: Tokyo 03-5285-8086(office), Tel: Tokyo 03-5285-8088(consultation), Tel: Osaka 06-4395-0555, http://eng.amda-imic.com/?ml_lang=en
• Directory Inquiries 104
• Automatic collect call 108
• Time 117
• Weather 177
• Overseas telegrams 03 3344 5151
• Post Office: Domestic Postal rates are 50yen for postcards and 80yen for letters. Stamps may be purchased from post offices or from convenience stores. Postal rates for international mail vary from country to country, and it is best to take it directly to a post office. Post office are worked by the character " " inred. Postal Service Information 03 5472 5851 (Tokyo) 06 6944 6245 (Osaka)
• Currency Exchange
  The Japanese yen comes in denominations of 1000yen, 5000yen, and 10,000yen notes, while coins come in values of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 yen. Travelers' checks can be cashed and U.S. currency can be exchanged at most banks and hotels, and some shops accept U.S. currency.
• Lost credit cards:
  Mastercard 03 3256 6271
  Visa 0120 133 1363
  American Express 0120 020 120
  Diners 0120 074 024
• Tokyo Narita airport 0476 34 5000
• Tokyo Haneda airport 03 5757 8111
• Osaka Kansai International airport 0724 55 2500
• Sapporo (New Chitose) airport 0123 23 0111
• Nagoya airport 0568 28 5633
• Fukuoka International airport 092 621 6059 Immigration
• Tokyo Immigration Information Center 03 5796 7111
• Narita Airport Branch 0476 34 2222
• Kansai Airport branch 0724 55 1453
• East Japan Immigration Center 0298 75 1291
• West Japan Immigration Center 0726 41 8152
• National Holidays
  Jan.1 New Year's Day(Shogatsu)/Jan.15 Coming-of-Age Day(Seijin-no-hi) Feb.11 National Foundation Day(Kenkoku-kinenbi) March 21 Vernal Equinox Day(Shunbun-no-hi)/April 29 Greenery Day(Midori-no-hi) May 3 Constitution Memorial Day(Kenpo-kinenbi)/May 5 Children's Day(Kodomo-no-hi) July 20 Marine Day(umi-no-hi)/Sept.15 Respect for the Aged Day(Keiro-no-hi) Sept.23 Autumnal Equinox Day(Shubun-no-hi)/Oct.10 Health Sports Day(Taiiku-no-hi) Nov.3 Culture Day(Bunka-no-hi)/Nov.23 Labor Thanksgiving Day(Kinro-kansya-no-hi) Dec.23 Emperor's Birthday(tenno-tanjobi).
• Climate
  Mie is on Japan's Pacific coast and enjoys four distinct seasons. Beaches are popular during the hot humid summer days. The rainy season lasts through June and early July. In winter, snow sometimes falls even low-lying areas. Spring and autumn are the best times of the year for travel and tend to be the busiest times for sightseeing. Average Monthly Temperatures (℃)(Averages from 1961 to 1990)
  
• JAPAN TRAVEL PHONE:
  A toll-free telephone service for overseas travelers in Japan
  The Japan Travel Phone is a toll-free telephone information service for the convenience of overseas visitors in Japan. Call to find the way to get to your destination, for information on shopping or accommodations, or for general advice on travel plans.
  *0088-22-4800
  *0120-44-4800
  Calls can be made toll-free from anywhere in Japan. Service Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (365 days a year)
  From within the Tokyo Metropolitan area, please call the following number (except on Saturdays after 12 p.m. and Sundays and Holidays)
  *3201-3331 (charges apply) In Kyoto and the Kyoto vicinity
  *371-5649 (charges apply).
  Teletourist Service: 24-hour taped information on current events in and around Tokyo in English. Dial 03-3201-2911

  Japan Travel Update: JNTO's Internet Website which provides useful travel information & other useful Phone Numbers In Japan: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/essential/telephone.html