Must-Try Culinary Delights at Central Japan's Service Areas! A Checklist for Your Road Trip

If you're planning a road trip in Japan, make the most of the service areas (SAs) and parking areas (PAs) along the highways. Each service area has its own unique charm, offering local specialties for sale and restaurants serving regional delicacies. This means you can savor local flavors without even exiting the highway.

A Drive from Centrair: Kumano Kodo Iseji Route to Kumano Sanzan

After arriving at Chubu Centrair International Airport, rent a car and set off on an unforgettable road trip through Japan. This article introduces a compelling itinerary featuring two hotels from the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project in Mie Prefecture. You'll savor the finest Matsusaka beef, visit the sacred Ise Jingu, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Ise-Shima, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.

Takayama & Shirakawa-go: A Road Trip to Explore Japan's History and Culture from Centrair

Join us as we go over a well-rounded model itinerary that takes you through two hotels from the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki Project in Gifu Prefecture. The journey includes visits to the National Treasure Inuyama Castle, production areas of traditional Japanese crafts like Seki's blades and Mino washi paper, Gujo Hachiman the stage for the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage-registered Gujo Odori, and the World Heritage sites of Shirakawa-go and Hida Takayama.

5 Must-Visit Restaurants in Mie Prefecture: All-You-Can-Eat Oysters to Matsusaka Beef

For this article, Centrip Japan has handpicked restaurants near popular tourist spots in Mie Prefecture. Each offers not just authentic local flavors, but also a uniquely Mie experience that goes beyond just the food.