Okage-yokochō: Catering to Foodies at Ise Shrine

Leaving the Naikū (Inner Shrine) area for Oharaimachi. At upper right is a sign indicating that Okage-yokochō is a three-minute walk from this location.

The original Akafuku shop gives off an air of its history.

Akafuku mochi rice cakes, wrapped in koshi-an bean jam. Here the mochi are served with cups of bancha (coarse Japanese tea), for eating on the premises.

Visitors can watch the craftspeople making the mochi by hand.

Available only in summer, Akafuku Shave Ice sells for ¥520. Specially-made bean jam and mochi (rice cake) are embedded in shave ice with matcha syrup.

Sushi-kyū serves a variety of local dishes.

Tekone-zushi, served in a te-oke, a wooden serving dish shaped like a ladle.

Benches are installed around the drum turret.

Yokochō-yaki (¥160), made with honey-flavored batter.

Cucumber-on-a-stick (¥150), one of the delicacies of Okage-yokochō.

Croquettes (¥100) are a standard offering at traditional butcher’s shops.

Mitarashi-dango dumplings (¥120) offer a savory flavor to snackers.

Matsuzaka-gyūkushi beef on a stick (¥750), a popular offering from Dangorō-jaya, located near the drum turret.

The Crushed Jelly Fruit (¥420) looks as refreshing as it tastes.

Tsuboya looks like a profitable lottery ticket dealer.

Okage-za’s Shinwa no Yakata is open year-round. Admission is ¥300 for adults, ¥100 for children aged 11 and under.