Matsusaka

Among the cities of Mie Prefecture, Matsusaka stands out for its Edo-period merchant legacy and the celebrated Matsusaka beef name. Set on the Ise Plain near Ise Bay, it is close to the Kushida River, which flows into the bay north of the city centre. Matsusaka Castle was built in 1588 by the warlord Gamō Ujisato; its stone ramparts remain a focal point of the old town. Historic merchant houses recall the cotton trade that connected Matsusaka with Edo. The scholar Motoori Norinaga, a major voice in kokugaku, was born here in 1730. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Matsusaka and Ise Bay.

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