Where can I find "Poke Lid" in IseCity? Introducing Mijumaru's local collaboration products and nearby tourist spots!

▼Table of contents

• What is “Poke Lid”?
• About the “Poke Lid” installed in IseCity
• About the installation location
• About parking and access
• parking
• access
• Where you can buy Mijumaru's local collaboration products
• Ise Department Store
• Gotoyomi
• Recommended spots nearby
• Geku
• Dandelion Chocolate (Ise Geku store)

What is “Poke Lid”?

``Poke Lid'' is a manhole cover with a Pokemon design.

``Poke Lid'' are designed as the only manholes in the world and are installed all over the country, with the aim of letting people know about the charm of Pokemon and the charm of each region.

As of September 2023, they have been installed in the following 16 cities and towns in Mie Prefecture.

YokkaichiCity, TsuCity, IseCity, Toba City, TobaCity, ShimaCity, KameyamaCity City, IgaCity, KumanoCity MeiwaTown AsahiTown Town, OdaiTown, WataraiTown KihoTown, NabariCity, KisosakiTown, ToinTown

About the “Poke Lid” installed in IseCity

The Mie Support Pokémon “Mijumaru” and the Suzu Pokémon “Rishan” are depicted. The background is an old-fashioned streetscape like Okage-yokocho, making it a perfect image for Ise. Additionally, the flags at both ends of the road have designs that will make anyone who loves Pokemon wonder, "Is that Pokemon...?" To the right of Mijumaru's head, you can also see a silhouette that looks like Lishan.

About the installation location

IseCity 's ``Poke Lid'' is located in a corner of Geku square, at the end of the approach that leads from IseCity Station to the Geku. There are bus stops in the plaza that take you to Naiku, TobaAquarium, etc., and if you remember that it's just before bus stop 1, you'll be safe. It's a place with a lot of foot traffic, but since it's a little inside, it might be hard to notice right away. However, it's easy to take photos, and you can enjoy ``Poke Lid'' at your leisure.

About parking and access

parking

There is no parking lot near Geku Square where "Poke Futa" is located. We recommend that you come by public transportation. If you are coming by car, there are paid parking lots around IseCity Station and Ujiyamada Station, so you can also walk there for about 5 to 10 minutes.

access

[Train]Approximately 5 minutes walk IseCity Kintetsu/ JR "Ise City Station"

[Car] (Access to the area) Approximately 3 minutes from Ise Expressway "Ise Nishi IC"

Where you can buy Mijumaru's local collaboration products

Ise Department Store

Geku The Ise Department Store, a souvenir store on the approach to the temple, offers a variety of mijumaru local collaboration products!

Isenomon tenugui and Isenomon handkerchiefs are made from Ise-Momen, a traditional craft designated by the prefecture, and each comes in three different patterns. kabusetea and Deep Steamed Sencha are made from Mie brand Ise GreenTea, and the package has an illustration of Mijumaru. Starting in August of this year, new neck straps and shoelaces woven using Iga Kumihimo technology have also been released.

・Mijumaru Isenomon tenugui (1,650 yen)
・Mijumaru Isenomon handkerchief (835 yen)
・ISECHA tea bag Mijumaru ver. kabusetea /deep steamed sencha (325 yen each)
・Iga Kumihimo Neck Strap Mijumaru ver. (3,355 yen)
・Iga Kumihimo shoelaces Mijumaru ver. (2,915 yen)
Sales price at Ise Department Store. All prices include tax.

Gotoyomi

In addition, the sister store ``Gohobi'' along the approach to the shrine sells ``Mijumaru Miito Ori Stamp Collect Book'' and ``Mijumaru Miito Ori Sacoche'' made from Matsusaka cotton, a traditional craft designated by the prefecture. Masu. Receiving the goshuin of Geku in your stamp collection book will be a great memory of your trip.

・Mijumaru Miitoori Stamp Collection Book (2,530 yen)
・Mijumaru Miito Ori Sacoche (4,675 yen)
All prices include tax.

Recommended spots nearby

So far, we have introduced IseCity 's ``Poke Lid'' and ``Mijumaru Local Collaboration Products.'' From here, as an IseCity, I will introduce the recommended spots around "Pokefuta".

IseJingu　Geku

In fact, Geku has an official name: Toyouke Toyouke-daijingu. The enshrined deity is Toyouke-no-Omikami Omikami, who is considered the guardian of all industries, including food, clothing, and shelter. The main shrine and three Betsugu are located within the precincts.

Shimomii Shrine

The author, who lives locally, recommends that you visit Shimonomii Shrine. It is a shrine that has jurisdiction over Geku, and there is a well inside the shrine, so if there is any inconvenience at Kaminoi Shrine, water from Shimoi Shrine will be offered as an offering. The surrounding area feels cool, perhaps because the temperature is lower than other places. The good thing about it is that it's located in a slightly secluded area near Tsuchi-no-miya, so there aren't many people.

Dandelion Chocolate (Ise Geku store)

A "Bean to Bar Chocolate" shop that carries out the entire process from cacao beans to chocolate in its own factory. There are only 3 stores in Japan, 2 in Tokyo, and another one in Ise! The Ise Geku store is a shop and cafe.

The first thing I would like to introduce is the "Chocolate Bar." It is made only from cacao beans and cane sugar, and the taste varies depending on where the cacao comes from. There are currently 7 types on sale. "Most have a cacao content of 70%, such as Wampuu, Honduras 70% and Maya Mountain, Belize 70 %. Only 85 % comes from Honduras. You can sample the products in the store, so it might be fun to compare them while choosing.

Canelé and Ise hot chocolate, which are exclusive to the Ise Geku store, are also on sale. Please try it once.

in conclusion

Poke Futa in IseCity is relatively easy to find if you know where it is. It's a great place to take a walk, as there are shops in the area where you can buy Mijumaru's local collaboration products, Geku, and cafes that are perfect for taking a break if you get tired. Why not come and see “Poke Lid” in IseCity?

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