Mie: Shima Resort takes outdoor attractions to a new level as visitors slide down a 620-meter zipline

SHIMA, Mie — Shima Green Adventure Resort’s outdoor attractions, including Japan’s longest zipline, are sure to delight visitors.

Kintetsu Real Estate Co. began developing the facility on a former golf course overlooking scenic Ago Bay in October last year, capitalizing on the growing popularity of outdoor activities in Mie Prefecture.

This large-scale recreational facility, which opened on June 11, takes advantage of the natural beauty of Ise-Shima National Park. The total area of ​​the park is approximately 109 hectares. There is an attraction area where visitors can experience 20 different types of activities and the Glamping Field with 17 lodges. Approximately 100,000 visitors are expected per year.

The highlight of the resort is the Zip Dive, where visitors dangle face down from an aerial cable and slide down in a straight line.

The 620-meter long Zip Dive has a height difference of approximately 50 meters between the highest and lowest points of the route. There is also the Climbing Tower, one of the largest athletic attractions in the world with a height of 15 meters, with two towers connected by a suspension bridge. Another popular attraction is the Laser Battle, an outdoor survival game using an infrared system.

The Glamping Field has a garden of approximately 2,000 square meters, a swimming pool and a sauna.