[1.5 hours by train from Nagoya] 5 recommended gourmet foods you should try when you visit Ise!

1. Ise Udon

Ise udon is one of the local gourmet foods that represents Ise City, and is characterized by its thick and soft noodles. It is usually served with a sweet sauce based on strong tamari soy sauce. Its smooth texture and deep flavor are its attractions. You can try it at Okage Yokocho and many udon restaurants in the city.

2. Tekone-sushi

Tekone-zushi is made by marinating fresh fish in a sweet and spicy soy sauce and mixing it with vinegared rice. It is said to have been invented so that fishermen could easily make it on board their boats, and it often uses tuna or bonito. It is a masterpiece that exquisitely combines the savory flavor and the umami of the fish.

3. Akafuku mochi

Akafuku mochi is a specialty of Akafuku, a long-established Japanese confectionery store founded in 1707. The soft glutinous rice mochi is wrapped in sweet, refined bean paste. It is popular among visitors to Ise Grand Shrine, and is a must-try Japanese confectionery when you visit Ise City.

4. Matsusaka beef

Ise City is close to the production area of ​​Matsusaka beef, so you can enjoy high-quality Matsusaka beef dishes at many restaurants in the city. Yakiniku, sukiyaki, and steaks are especially popular, and the tenderness and juiciness of the beef are unforgettable once you've tried it.

5. Spiny lobster

Ise lobster is one of Japan's most luxurious seafood, and is typically enjoyed fresh as sashimi, but is also served in a variety of other dishes, including grilled, tempura, and in lobster miso soup. Characterized by its plump texture and sweet flavor, it is a luxurious dish perfect for special occasions.

In addition to the above, Ise City has many other delicious local delicacies. When you visit, be sure to try these delicacies and enjoy the flavors of Ise.