Mr. Greenwood set out for a pilgrimage to Ise. This was his second visit after 42 years. He took a route through Atsumi peninsula. There is a ferry connection between Irako point and Toba.
at a beach of Atsumi peninsula
They visited Ise Gegu just after arrival at Toba. They stayed at Shima Kankou Hotel in Kashikojima island.
Shima Kankou Hotel
A view of Ago Bay from the hotel was magnificent. Ago Bay is famous for its cultivated pearls.
a view of Ago Bay from Shima Kankou Hotel
On April 1, 2000, they visited Prime Resort Kashikojima. Garden and pool may be nice in summer.
a pool of Prime Resort Kashikojima
Garden of Prime Resort Kashikojima
Then they visited Parque-Espana, a Spanish garden. Don Quijote and Castillo de Xavier are the main theme.
Don Quijote at the entrance of Parque Espana
Castillo de Xavier
For children, various ride are prepared.
Water ride
In the afternoon, they visited Gokashyo Bay.
Gokashyo Bay
Then, visited Ise Naigu.
Isuzu river from Uji bridge
Uji bridge, Isuzu river, pebbled access, huge tree over1000 years old and shrine were there without change. 42 year are short compared to long history of the shrine.
Ise Shrine
Old town of Ise were restored.
Isuzu Kura in Traditional town of Ise
They stayed two nights at Shima Kankou Hotel. Next morning, they found Custom Wrangler Sports with lots of Chrome.
Custom Wrangler Sports
They took pearl road for the return trip.
a view from Pearl Road
Route of the return trip was exact reverse way.
March 31,2000