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Futami Okitama Shrine
Futami Okitama Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Sarutahiko-no-Okami, and is said to grant blessings for matchmaking, marital harmony, and traffic safety.
Okitama Shinseki is a sacred rock where gods from the "Land of Tokoyo" first approach, and the Meoto Iwa are the gate stones to Okitama Shinseki. The large shimenawa rope stretched between the two rocks is said to be a great rope that separates the world of the gods from the secular world.
20 minutes by Car
Ise Shrine, Geku
Located in the center of Ise City with Mount Takakura behind it, the Outer Shrine consists of the main shrine, four auxiliary shrines, and numerous other shrines, and enshrines Toyouke Omikami.
Toyouke-no-Omikami is the god of food offerings to Amaterasu Omikami of the Inner Shrine, and is revered as the god of food, as well as the guardian deity of food, clothing, shelter, and industry.
10 minutes by Car
Ise Shrine and Okage Yokocho
Okage Yokocho is a street that recreates the appearance of Ise during the time of the Okage pilgrimage in the Edo period. A large lighthouse at the entrance is the landmark, and the street is lined with over 50 shops.
It is a spot where you can take your time to look, eat, buy and enjoy local specialties, Ise souvenirs, seasonal events, the architectural designs and scenery of the Iseji Route, and more.
1minute on foot
It was called "Mochi Highway"
The Pilgrimage Route between Kuwana and Ise
Akafuku (Akafuku Main Store)
Akafuku was founded over 300 years ago in 1707.
The unique shape of Akafuku mochi represents the murmuring of the Isuzu River that flows through the grounds of Ise Shrine, the three stripes on the bean paste represent the clear waters, and the white mochi represents the pebbles on the riverbed.
Taiko Shusse Mochi (Taiko Shusse Mochi)
Founded in 1565, the shop continues to carry on the tradition of Ise's famous baked rice cakes, which were also loved by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the great ruler of Japan.
Taiko Shusse Mochi is a traditional hand-baked rice cake made by wrapping soft mochi rice cakes with bean paste cooked to a refined sweetness.
Jindai Mochi (Senokuniya)
Senokuniya's Jindai Mochi is made with only the finest ingredients, including Hokkaido-grown red diamond azuki beans, natural mugwort, and Saga Prefecture's Hiyoku mochi rice, which is made from polished brown rice. It is an authentic Kusamochi made using only natural ingredients, with no preservatives or colorings.
You can shop for souvenirs at the shop on the first floor and enjoy a meal of Ise-Shima specialties at Shinroan restaurant on the second and third floors.
Iwato Mochi (Iwatoya)
Iwatoya, a long-established restaurant, is located near the Uji Bridge in front of the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu.
You can enjoy local cuisine such as Ise udon and tekone sushi, as well as our own Japanese sweets. Please use this shop for meals and souvenirs when sightseeing in Ise, Toba, and Shima.
10 minutes on foot
Ise Grand Shrine, Inner Shrine
The Inner Shrine, located at the foot of Mount Kamiji and Mount Shimaji, on the banks of the Isuzu River, consists of the main shrine, ten branch shrines, and numerous other shrines, and enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, who is revered by the Japanese people as their chief deity.
It was enshrined in Ise during the reign of Emperor Suinin, and remains there to this day in the same form.
25minutes by car
HOTEL VISON
HOTEL VISON is a hotel built on the slope of a mountain where you can experience the natural beauty of Taki with the mountains as a backdrop. It consists of six independent villas where you can enjoy a private stay, and a 10-story hotel building built on the slope with a total of 155 rooms, and all rooms offer views of Taki's natural beauty.
