Ise Jingu Shrine - Don't miss it! Recommended gourmet foods and souvenirs in Okage Yokocho

You are all located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture.Okage Yokochoand ... andOHARAIMACHIDo you know the

Okage Yokocho is one of the most popular spots in Mie Prefecture,A tourist attraction on the way to Ise Jingu Shrine!

There are also many souvenir shops where you can enjoy eating and eating Ise gourmet food.

The retro atmosphere of Okage Yokocho & Oharaicho, which is sure to be Instagram-worthy, is perfect for creating memories of your trip!

In this article,Introducing gourmet food in OHARAIMACHI and OKEGA-YOKOCHOI'll be doing that... ♪

Also, while the area is crowded with many people on regular weekends, it attracts especially large numbers of visitors during Golden Week and summer vacation.

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Includes information on restaurant crowds, parking, and other information that is good to know in advance.Please see the end of this article for more information!

15 stores in OHARAIMACHI and OKEGA-YOKOCHO introduced in this issue

(1) Pork Cutlet　(2) Tekonechaya　(iii) Maruten　(4) Morishita Sake Shop　(5) Ise Pudding Iron Man　⑥ Flower of the ⑥　(7) Whole fruit juice store　(8) Akafuku Honten　Akafuku Isuzugawa Store　10) Iseji Specialty Aji no Yakata no Yakata　(11) Iwatoya　⑫Grandchildren's House Sanda　Kitcho Shofukutei　Mikimoto Pearl Store　(xv) Momenya Indigo

What is OHARAIMACHI and OKEGA-YOKOCHO?

Oharaicho is,Street leading from Uji Bridge, the entrance to the Inner Shrine of Ise Jinguand is lined with restaurants and souvenir shops for about 800 meters.

The "OHARAIMACHI" area has flourished as a gate town for the Inner Shrine since the Edo period.

The area continued to be crowded with worshippers and other visitors, but in 1993, the Akafuku main store took the lead in creating the "Akafukupurification rite performed twice a year, before daijôsai and after major disastersThe redevelopment of the center of the city has taken place.

."Oka Yokocho (Edo-period Edo-Kyoto highway)Ise is a town full of local attractions, from Ise souvenirs to gourmet food.

Opened in 1993, it is located in the middle of the gate town of the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu, with the gratitude of "thanks" to the Ise-san.

Walking through the townscape, where typical buildings of Iseji from the late Edo period to the Meiji period have been relocated and recreated on a vast site of approximately 4,000 tsubo, you will feel as if you are stepping back in time!

In addition to seasonal events, the area also offers a variety of other attractions, such as hands-on classes, Yose, morning markets, Japanese drums, and picture-story shows.

Also,A delightful spot where you can experience the tastes, specialties, history, and customs of Mie's long-established stores all at once.I'm not sure what that means.

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Now, let me introduce some of the recommended eateries in OHARAIMACHI and OKEGA-YOKOCHO!

Recommended gourmet food in OHARAIMACHI and OKEGA-YOKOCHO

It can be a good alternative to lunch,Offers the best places to eat and drink!

If you are hungry, this is the place to go!

leaving something useless(in Okaged Yokocho)

The restaurant is so popular that people line up on Saturdays and Sundays!

The slightly sweet flavor and crispy batter are excellent, and the restaurant is a favorite among the locals.

teahouse that serves food or drink made with hands(in Okaged Yokocho)

You can dine in the restaurant, but we recommend the dedicated menu for eating here!

especiallyThe hand-held size hand-rolled tsukonezushi is delicious!It is the perfect size for those who want to eat tekonezushi, but one portion is too much.

Ise Round Table(OHARAI-MACHI)

Iso-age restaurant where you can enjoy freshly fried food!You can enjoy eating the royal cheese stick or the popular taco stick.

Of course, you can also take it out, so it makes a good souvenir.

Morishita Sake Shop(OHARAI-MACHI)

A restaurant where you can enjoy drinking Mie's local sake!You can choose 3 out of 10 different types of alcohol and drink them to your liking.

We also have a wide variety of menu items such as Matsusaka beef seared temari-ri, which can be served as a snack with drinks! There is also a limited-time-only menu, so be sure to try it when you visit.

Recommended sweets store!

Ise Pudding Iron Man(OHARAI-MACHI)

One of the most popular sweets in the world! Among them.Pudding toast is popular.It is.

The French toast x pudding flavor goes perfectly with the accompanying ice cream! This dish is a must for those with a sweet tooth.

"Uno-no-hana-donatsu" solar term (approx. Jan. 6, roughly translates to "Uno no hanashi")(OHARAI-MACHI)

This is a tofu maker's donut!

It has a sticky texture and simple taste,Recommended to eat with tofu soft serve ice cream.It is.

Whole Fruit Juice Store(OHARAI-MACHI)

As the name implies,A place to drink whole oranges and grapefruits.It is.

Perfect for the hot summer months! The moderate sweetness and refreshing orange flavor can be enjoyed by all ages.

akafuku(OHARAI-MACHI)

Akafuku, the royal road!Of course there are souvenirs, but there are also many places to eat in the restaurant.

Zenzai in winter, and from now through summer, "Akafuku" on green tea-flavored shaved ice.akafuku iceis recommended!

Other than eating and walking,Snoopy Cafe, Ise Udon, and other restaurants where you can come inside and have a relaxing lunch.and many other places where you can enjoy good food from all over the country!

VACAN, a recommended service for real-time information on restaurant congestion

As introduced earlier, in addition to places where you can eat and walk around, there are many places where you can have lunch inside the restaurants in OHARAIMACHI and OKEGA-YOKOCHO.

However, it is quite difficult to find an open restaurant when it is crowded...

Especially families with children may want to decide on a restaurant and enter it quickly! I'm sure there are some people who want to quickly decide on a restaurant and get in.

A useful tool for this is "Okage Yokocho", which shows the congestion situation of restaurants in Okage Yokocho.VACANA service called "The.

Search the site (or scan the QR code) and you will find a variety of information on restaurants in the area.

You can easily find out the crowds and even the location of your favorite restaurant.So it is a stress-free decision.

There is a QR code on the bulletin board at the entrance of Okage Yokocho (where the beckoning cat is).So, you can read from there as well.

Please take advantage of it!

Also,The official line of Okage YokochoThere is also a "gift" that you can get when you register, as well as deals.

If you want to know about special deals in advance, we recommend that you register before visiting.

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I think this service is very helpful when you can research the restaurant you want to go to in advance or when you are not sure where to go on the day of your visit! Also, being able to get information about special deals through official LINE, etc. makes me want to go back again and again!

Recommended souvenirs from Oharai-machi and Okage Yokocho

Now, let's move on.Places to buy souvenirsto introduce you to the following.

Food souvenir shop

Akafuku Akataro

Souvenir shop closest to the parking lotIt is.

You can buy Akafuku and other souvenirs from the royal road, so there is no need to worry if you forget to buy something.

Iseji Specialty Aji no Yakata(in Okaged Yokocho)

Located in Okaged Yokocho,A store where you can get Ise's famous products!

There are quite a lot of them here, so we recommend visiting once.

rock door (to a cave)(OHARAI-MACHI)

This is the place to go for souvenirs on the high street!

Image.A wide range of souvenirs can be purchased, as well as boxed snacks like those found in service areas.

Souvenir shop for goods and toys

Sunya Sanda.(in Okaged Yokocho)

There are many old-fashioned toy stores and souvenirs that children will enjoy!

unintentionallyA restaurant with a sense of nostalgia that even adults will enjoy.It is.

Bukkekutei (name of a restaurant)(in Okaged Yokocho)

A store selling cute beckoning cat goods!It is recommended for souvenirs and for decorating your home.

Mikimoto Pearl Store(in Okaged Yokocho, OHARAIMACHI)

Perfect for those who want to take home a pearl from Toba as a souvenir.

It is a wonderful space with an array of accessories and other items, and sparkling pearls!

cotton-based indigo(in Okaged Yokocho)

You can purchase products of the famous "Matsusaka cotton" in Matsusaka City, next to Ise!

A wide variety of bags, accessories, and clothing made from Matsusaka cotton make great souvenirs!It is.

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There are also various food vendors, crafts vendors, and exhibition facilities, so it's fun to find your favorite store!

Access & Parking

I would like to visit Ise Jingu Shrine and Okage Yokocho on a holiday! But they are famous tourist attractions and might be crowded, right? I'm sure there must be some people who think so!

That's right.

On weekends and long vacations, it is crowded as it is a tourist attraction that attracts many people from all over the country.And especially, I often have trouble finding a parking space....

So there,Recommended parking spaces.I would like to do so!

The easiest place to park near Ise Jingu Shrine is this riverside parking lot.

It is a 10-minute walk from some locations, but it is recommended as it is often possible to park even during busy times.

Ise City-operated Uchimiya B5 Parking Lot

Address: 1-19 Ujiurada, Ise-shi, Mie 516-0026

Ise City-operated Uchimiya B6 Parking Lot

Address: 361-1 Ujidate-cho, Ise-shi, Mie 516-0023

Also,Some places open parking lots for 500 yen per day only during long vacations.but it is also a very remote location.

The further away, the cheaper the better.If so, this is the place for you.

Parking: 500 yen per day on weekdays

Address: 2-1 Ujiurada, Ise-shi, Mie 516-0026

Please refer to it when you visit... ♪

Summary｜Okage Yokocho, OHARAIMACHI

How was it?

Mie is a tourist destination that you have heard of at least once!

If you are outside of the prefecture and have not visited yet, please come visit us!

Visit Ise Jingu Shrine, which is said to bring great luck just by visiting, and enjoy Ise gourmet food at Okage Yokocho.I'm sure you can do it.

Other stores in Okage Yokocho arethis way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker)You can also see it from

Even if you are a local, there are many limited-time-only gourmet specialties available at restaurants in Oharaicho, so it is recommended to enjoy them regularly depending on the season!

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