The beckoning cat has disappeared! ? We bring you the latest information on Okage-yokocho 's symbol, the beckoning cat.

掲載日:2023.09.19

Okage-yokocho is located along the approach to Naiku of IseJingu. It is a popular tourist spot where you can freely stroll around as there are more than 50 shops, including carefully selected famous local gourmet shops, shops selling specialty products and Ise souvenirs.

The ``beckoning cat'' that sits at the entrance of Okage-yokocho is a popular photo spot that is almost guaranteed to be photographed by visitors.

However, the ``beckoning cat'' moved and disappeared from near the entrance! ?

Where is the beckoning cat? ? Therefore, we would like to introduce the location of the new "beckoning cat".

rest assured! Maneki Neko is looking forward to your visit today!

Okage-yokocho map

Proceed straight through the entrance of Okage-yokocho and turn right towards Mythology Hall, and you will see a large ``beckoning cat'' on your right.

We are beckoning you to the store between KicchouShofukutei and Masonoya Santa!

Okage Yokocho Okage-yokocho you can eat local gourmet food and buy popular souvenirs. If you're visiting IseJingu, be sure to stop by Okage Okage-yokocho to find the popular beckoning cat.

*You can check the destination of the beckoning cat in the second photo.

○Address 52 Uji-Nakanokiricho IseCity
○Telephone number 0596-23-8838 (Okage-yokocho general information)
〇Business hours vary depending on the season. Please see the official website for details.
○Official URL https://okageyokocho.com/main/
○Access by public transportation Approximately 17 minutes by bus from Kintetsu/JR "IseCity Station" and get off at "Jingu Kaikan-mae" / From Kintetsu "Ujiyamada Station" and getting off at Kintetsu "Isuzukawa Station" About 5 minutes by bus from "Jingu Kaikan-mae" Immediately get off at “Kaikan-mae” or walk for about 30 minutes
○Access by car: Approximately 3 minutes from the Ise Expressway "Ise Nishi IC" on Mikimoto Road to the parking lot. From there, it is approximately 400 meters on foot.
○Parking available (please check at Rakuraku Ise Moude)

Images from Mie Tourism Editorial Department

Tourism Mie Editorial Department

The beckoning cat at IseJingu is a popular photo spot for people visiting Ise Okage-yokocho Shrine. Their photos taken together are very popular on SNS! Although it has been moved from the entrance to Okage-yokocho to the middle, it still retains its heartwarming cuteness! Please come and take a commemorative photo!

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