The province of the Japanese Sea Pearl, see the rice terraces
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🇯🇵 Ise Specialty✨Tekone Chaya where you can enjoy Ise Udon and Hand-Kneaded Sushi at the same time
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伊勢
🇯🇵 A gourmet trip to Ise!?
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天空のポスト
【Mie Prefecture】Breathtaking Views and the Sky Post!
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伊勢美食巡禮
Tofu Yokocho is an old street full of Edo style in front of Ise Jingu Shrine, which gathers various Japanese shops that have been operating for many years. Walking into Yokocho on a sunny day, the exquisite Chinese architecture complements the scaled Japanese shops, plus local specialty snacks, which really adds to the happiness after visiting the shrine!
Recommended route: From the outer palace of Ise Jingu, walk to Tofu Yokocho, slowly explore in depth, eat an Akfuku cake for morning tea along the way, then try the drink at several rice hotels, do not miss the hand-toasted bread with peanut butter cream.
Must-play items:
1. Rice wine tasting: The old shop displays local crafted rice wine. Some shops will give you a free tasting, so you can slowly choose your favorite to bring back to Hong Kong.
2. Akafuku Mochi: Akafuku mochi is sold almost every once in a while in Yokocho, with a soft crust and sweet but not greasy filling.
3. Take pictures: Japanese streets with Chinese architecture, modern elements, especially good photography in the sun, especially the shop signs and decorations on both sides of the street are very Japanese drama feel.
Check-in spot:
- Main street entrance: hung with various Japanese flags.
- Rice wine and wine shop: beautiful wooden building exterior.
- Akafuku Bakery: The furnishings and signage are very distinctive.
- Bakery next to the Chinese-style building: Holding butter toasted bread in one hand, you can take a unique picture that blends Eastern and Western cultures.
Game Tips:
- The crowds are moderate on weekdays, and if you want to take beautiful photos, it’s best to avoid weekends or major festivals and feel the quiet old street in the morning light early.
- Except for designated festivals and large events, Yokocho is basically open all year round, with slight differences in business hours in different seasons, you can check in advance (for example, the shop will close in the evening in August).
- The food is mostly ready to eat, some specialty snacks are best enjoyed right away and are warm.
- Many local shops only accept cash, remember to bring enough spare yen.
Notes:
- Pay special attention to valuables when crowds are high, and it is not recommended to take too many close-up portraits when crowded.
- The shops here are mostly handmade, the price is slightly higher than the average concession stand, but the quality and appearance are worth collecting.
- Most stalls can communicate in ordinary Japanese. If you don't know Japanese, you can use simple body language.
- Check the business hours to avoid emptying out. The shop will be closed later in the summer, and will close earlier in the autumn and winter.
Topic:
#Ise Food Tour #Tofu Yokocho Photo #Akafuku Cake Can't Miss #Ise Jingu Mon front Old Street #Japanese Traditional Market
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伊勢神宮文化
Ise Shrine is a must-visit spiritual place in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is known as the "No. 1 Shrine in Japan" and is regularly visited by the Japanese royal family every year. The entire shrine is located among the mountains and forests, with towering ancient trees, and the environment is quite quiet and magnificent. The shrine is surrounded by rivers, and the natural scenery is extremely beautiful. Walking in it feels particularly comfortable. Almost everyone who travels to Ise City will visit, and whether they want to feel the traditional Japanese culture, breathe the forest, or simply enjoy the landscape, Ise Jingu Shrine is the first choice.
Recommended tour routes:
From the entrance, stroll along the shrine, lined with giant ancient trees, and a pristine forest atmosphere. Along the way, you will pass several torii gates, which are said to purify the mind, and it is recommended to stop and feel every time you pass by. The outer and inner palaces of the main hall have their own characteristics, which are worthy of careful appreciation one by one. In spring and summer, the riverbank is lush with greenery, which is perfect for taking pictures. Many tourists take photos or take a break near the river, which feels very natural.
Must-play items at Ise Jingu:
- Worship at the Main Temple: It attracts millions of believers every year and is full of rituals. It is recommended to follow the local habit of rinsing your hands with clean water before performing the service.
- Akafuku Tasting: Akafuku main store outside Ise Jingu Shrine, a must-try Ise specialty Akafuku, a traditional wagashi, sweet but not greasy, suitable for sharing with family and friends.
- Wooden stroll: Ancient trees along the way, some of which are over a thousand years old, feel the power of nature and enjoy quietly while taking pictures.
- Riverside activities: You can rest by the river, take photos or chat with your friends, with the lush mountain scenery behind you.
Photo Spot Recommendations:
1. Entrance Torii: Sacred and a must-photograph place
2. In front of the main hall: solemn and grand, mysterious atmosphere
3. Riverside scenery: natural ecology combined with humanistic architecture, very spectacular
Attraction tips:
1. It is recommended to visit in the morning, May-September open until 7 pm, other months as early as 5 pm can be entered, avoid crowded hours can be quiet worship and photography.
2. Akafuku is sweeter, recommended to try carefully, if afraid of greasy can be paired with tea.
3. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and casual shoes, the entire shrine occupies a large area, to walk a lot.
4. When encountering a sunny day, the forest light and shadow interlaced, the shooting effect is particularly beautiful.
5. Eating and drinking and noise are prohibited inside the shrine.
Notes:
- Photography of the interior of the main hall building is prohibited within the shrine
- Respect local culture and rituals
- No tickets required, recommended to reserve 2-3 hours to savor the slow walk
- There is a souvenir shop and a lounge area nearby, which is very convenient for souvenirs and a rest
Related Topics:
#Ise Jingu Culture #Ise City Trip #Akafuku #Japan Shrine Tour #Nature Photography