Elegant milky white shine - the birthplace of the world-famous brand "Mikimoto"

Pearls are gemstones that bring out the elegance and neatness of women. It is a well-known versatile piece of jewelry that can be worn on various occasions such as weddings, funerals, etc. MikimotoPearlIsland was the first place in the world to successfully cultivate pearls, which are mysterious gemstones that are produced within the bodies of oysters. Mie is known for its locally produced pearls, and there are pearl shops with reasonable prices and specialty stores that teach you how to identify good pearls. Why not give yourself a luxurious souvenir?

“Akafukumochi” is a classic Mie souvenir that resembles the clear stream of the Isuzu River.

A classic Mie souvenir is "Akafukumochi." This is a famous rice cake with just the right amount of sweetness topped with strained red bean paste. The bean paste looks like the clear stream of the Isuzu River, and the mochi looks like pebbles at the bottom of the river, and a female craftsman called ``Mochi-irashi-san'' carefully makes them with her delicate fingertips. Established in 1707, please enjoy the authentic taste that has been loved for a long time. The combination of smooth-tasting strained bean paste and soft mochi is exquisite, and many people are surprised at how delicious it is when it's freshly made. The main store located in Okage-yokocho has a truly dignified appearance and is full of the travel atmosphere.

Natural and gentle texture

Ise has a warm climate and well-drained land suitable for growing cotton, and has become known as a production area for high-quality cotton. Nowadays, it is also used for bags and accessories. ``Ise Momen'' is made by slowly weaving loosely twisted threads, making it supple, fluffy, and comfortable to wear and touch. When washed, the threads try to return to cotton, making the fabric even softer. Goods with simple colors and patterns and a calm texture that become more flavorful the more you use them are highly supported by naturalists.

Beautiful striped pattern in bright blue

The area around Matsusaka is suitable for growing high-quality cotton, and traditional crafts for making cotton products have developed because spinning technology has been developed since ancient times. The stylish striped pattern called Shimawatari and the crisp indigo dyeing are once loved by Edo girls, and now by adult women. Bags, stoles, hair accessories, earrings, etc. all come in calm colors, so they're perfect for any outfit. Hunting hats and fans are also recommended souvenirs for men.

Cute pop colors, also featured in the movie “Your Name.”

IgaKumihimoBraids were used for samurai armor and sword strings. A traditional craft that has been passed down since ancient times, with beautifully dyed, colorful silk threads intertwined one by one to create a unique flavor. Due to the influence of the movie "Your Name," experiences that allow you to make keychains and bracelets have skyrocketed in popularity. By weaving threads together using traditional tools, you can create a one-of-a-kind braid. There are many practical and well-designed items such as straps, earrings, and coasters.

The taste is different in the south and north. Compare drinks and find your favorite

Mie prefecture is long and narrow from north to south. From the Suzuka Mountains to Ise Bay, each region takes advantage of the diverse terrain of mountains and oceans to produce unique teas. Green tea in Mie Prefecture ranks third in Japan in terms of cultivation area, production volume, and production value, after Shizuoka Prefecture and Kagoshima Prefecture. In the northern part of the prefecture, `` kabusetea' is less bitter, mellow, and rich in umami ingredients, while in the southern part of the prefecture, ``fukamushi sencha'' has a rich aroma and can be drunk even after the second brew.

Choose a large clam and boil it in tamari.

A soy sauce called ``tamari'' that has a rich flavor and color and is a perfect match for fish dishes. Shigure, which is made by cooking shellfish in the same way as tsukudani, is delicious as an accompaniment to alcohol, with rice, or as an ochazuke. In particular, Shigure made with clams from Tokaido Naka Hizakurige, is the ultimate dish both in the past and now. Packed with the flavor of shellfish and ginger.

It is said that she visited Ise in place of her husband.

Okage-yokocho located in the middle of IseJingu 's temple town, is filled with souvenirs that bring good luck. Apparently, during the Edo period, it was popular for dogs who were given money to go on a ``Ise pilgrimage'' in place of their owners who were unable to travel due to illness or other reasons, and return home with a talisman (fuda). There are many cute "Okage Inu" goods with the motif of such substitute dogs. Tenugui, fortune slips, stuffed animals, straps, sables... They're so cute that you'll definitely want to take them home with you.

The mochi is rolled out into a long thin strip and filled with sweet bean paste, giving it a slightly browned appearance. It is said that during the Edo period, when people landed from Atsuta at ShichirinoWatashi Watashi in Kuwana, they ate this flat, fragrant mochi, which was also called ``cow tongue.'' Since then, we have made many improvements and achieved the current taste. No additives are added, so you can enjoy the original flavor of mochi. In Kuwana, it is delicious to grill and eat hard Yasunaga-Mochi! Some people say.

Ice Manju is a frozen dessert that has been made in KuwanaCity for over 60 years. It has a nostalgic taste that is loved by locals as a summer staple. The red beans are surrounded by milk, which is considered to be the "stuff and skin of the bun." It's a simple popsicle, and it's a little hard at first, but it's still delicious.

A mochi filled with red bean paste that is shaped like a cow's tongue. It is lightly grilled on both sides, and is said to have been eaten by travelers traveling along Tokaido during the Edo period. It has been sold as a souvenir for Ise pilgrims since ancient times.

This mochi confectionery has been made in Sekijuku, the 47th post town of the 53 stations along Tokaido, for over 370 years. Sekinoto is a famous confectionery that was invented and continues to be made by the founder, Hattori Iyo Yasushige, in the Kanei era. It is a mochi confectionery made of red azuki bean paste wrapped in white gyuhi skin, and the top is sprinkled with Wasanbon, a specialty product of Awa. It is said that its appearance resembles the white snow that falls on the Suzuka mountain.

This egg rice cracker is modeled after Heiji's forgotten ``kasa'', which has been famous for a long time due to the legend of akogi Heiji, a famous confection created using a traditional manufacturing method that has been cultivated through history and tradition. It is known as TsuCity 's famous confectionery and is a standard souvenir for locals. It is loved by people of all generations for its smooth, simple and light taste.

Established 45 years ago, this famous manju was created by the founder of Mizutani Bee Farm with the desire to make honey more accessible. When you bite into a freshly baked piece, the skin is crispy, and the strained red bean paste inside is piping hot with a slight honey flavor. Locally it is affectionately known as ``Hachiman'' and is a Tsu soul food that is easy to eat due to its affordable price.

It is an exquisite dish with a harmonious combination of large fresh strawberries and lightly sweetened white bean paste, and is sold from November to May. In addition to strawberries, daifuku made with seasonal fruits such as grapes, pineapples, chestnuts, and pears are also popular.

Once upon a time, there was an old woman named "Okin" at "Okin Chaya" which was crowded with people visiting IseJingu Betsugu Shrine and its annex Takihara Shrine. Inaka-mochi became very popular among travelers taking a break, and it came to be called `` Okin-Mochi.'' It is popular for its silky soft texture.

In the late Edo period, when Chochi was washing a yokan pot, he poured water into the pot and mixed it with the remaining yokan, and the yokan soaked up the water, creating something like the current Chochi yokan. It is said that it came to be called ``Chochi yokan'' because Chochi liked to eat it.

Katayaki is called ninja and is said to have been a portable food for Iga ninja in the past. Because it has a long shelf life, it was valued as an excellent preserved food on the battlefield. The ingredients are flour, sugar, sesame, etc., and are highly nutritious, and there are no additives, so you can enjoy them with confidence. It is a famous confectionery representative of the simple Iga region, with just the right amount of sweetness, aromatic aroma, and chewy texture.

A Japanese-style sweet filled with sweet potatoes in the shape of a famous ninja from TheAkame48Falls. The name may surprise you, but once you eat it, you will be satisfied with its deliciousness. This is a standard product not only for locals in NabariCity but also for those who come to TheAkame48Falls. Although it is a small shop, there are times when there are many people lining up at the front. In addition to HekokiManju with only dough, there are various types such as those with grained bean paste, cream cheese, and apple. You can take it home, so you can heat it up at home and eat it, but we recommend eating it freshly!

A thin rice cake filled with azuki bean paste and sprinkled with soybean flour. During the Edo period, visitors from Mikawa, Owari, and Totomi would cross Ise Bay by boat and land at Nikenjaya. This rice cake was born at the boat dock for people visiting the shrine by boat. On the 25th of every month, brown sugar bean mochi will be sold for a limited time.

Taikoshusse-Mochi'' is made by wrapping red bean paste that has been cooked to an elegant sweetness with freshly made mochi and giving it a light brownish appearance. The name is said to have come from the fact that Hideyoshi, the ruler of Japan, praised it as ``delicious.'' At the shop near UjibashiBridge in Ise, you can relax and enjoy mochi while drinking tea, making it the perfect place to take a break from walking. This is a little-known spot located just a short distance from the approach to the shrine, right near Naiku UjibashiBridge.

A bite-sized rice cake made with natural mugwort and filled with moderately sweet mashed bean paste. Kamiyo-Mochi, which has a refreshing herbaceous aroma, is an authentic Kusa Mochi that uses only natural mugwort for its color and aroma, and has been made using only the blessings of nature without using any additives.

It was created with all our heart, in honor of the auspicious ancient event of Iwato Kagura, where the Tencho Onna no Mikoto was danced in Japanese mythology. A delicious rice cake made with azuki beans from Hokkaido and sprinkled with soybean flour. They are sold as Ise souvenirs at Oharai-Machi, which was founded in 1902 and is located at the Oharaimachi entrance, with the Otafuku signboard as a landmark.

This restaurant is popular for its chewy and delicious raw fish. The chewy texture and refreshing sweetness are exquisite. Yuzu, brown sugar, cherry blossoms, matcha, mugwort, chestnuts...There is a wide variety of fresh greens with beautiful colors, including seasonal items, and part of the fun is deciding which one to buy. There are two shops (Naiku and Isuzugawa branch) on Oharai-Machi.

A long-established Japanese confectionery store that has been around for over 200 years since its founding along the approach road. It came to be called Henba (return the horse) mochi because visitors to the shrine returned their horses in front of the Miyagawa ferry. This rice cake is made by wrapping strained red bean paste in a dango skin made by steaming fine grained fresh flour, and the sweet and fragrant rice cake is grilled to a golden brown. All materials are domestically produced and use carefully selected high quality materials.

A rice cake that has been passed down in the Shima region since ancient times. This famous confectionery is made by wrapping strained red bean paste in a soft rice cake and is known for its subtle sweetness. Quietly popular for its old-fashioned, simple taste.

This is a food that is good for beauty and health and contains a lot of vitamin A, which is made by boiling Hayato potatoes and drying them naturally. A local food that has been eaten as a snack by children and divers since ancient times. The season is from mid-December to the end of January.

Wasanbon Horori uses only the best ingredients, including Koshihikari rice from Kumano and high-quality butter, and it melts in your mouth like a rakugan. It goes well with Japanese tea, as well as coffee and black tea.