Strolling along the ancient street of Okage Yokocho, Mie Prefecture

Okage Yokocho Ancient Street is located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, at the entrance to Ise Jingu Shrine, the most famous and largest shrine in Japan. This street is called the “Old Street” because the shops on this street are all built in Edo period style houses, as if we were walking back in time. This place is full of many shops selling a variety of products, both food, souvenirs, and souvenirs. The famous food here is Akafukumochi, Ise udon, pork croquettes, local beer, and there are also delicious foods along the walking path. In addition, every Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, there is a Japanese drum performance and the telling of ancient stories, creating a lively atmosphere like a festival for tourists to watch. 📍How to get there: Take the train to JR Kintetsu Iseshi Station or Kintetsu Uchiyama Station, then take the Mie Kotsu Bus towards Naikumae. It takes about 20 minutes. Get off at Jingu Kaikan-mae bus stop. #TravelJapan #OkageYokochoAncientStreet #OkageYokochoAncientStreet ##MieAncientStreet ##IseJingu ##MieSouvenirs ##MieDeliciousFood ##MieTravel ##KansaiTravel