Mie prefecture local gourmet special feature! Introducing 12 recommended local soul food stores!

`` HekokiManju''. What kind of candy is it, with an impactful name that you won't forget once you hear it? That makes me interested. The name says "manju", but is it taiyaki made from sweet potato dough? It's a baked confectionery like.
The dough is almost sweet potato. This is an irresistible dish for potato lovers.
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Address: 720-1 NabariCity
Business hours 10:00-16:00
Regular holidays Irregular holidays
Phone number 0595-63-0113
Parking: None (Akame Green Village Hotel parking lot is available free of charge)
Access by public transportation Approximately 10 minutes by Sanko bus from Kintetsu Akameguchi Station
Access by car (towards Osaka) Approximately 35 minutes by car from the Meihan National Highway “Hari IC”
(Toward Nagoya) Approximately 40 minutes by car from Meihan National Highway "Ueno IC"
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Many people think that Tenmusu is a Nagoya specialty that originated in Nagoya, but it originated from Senju in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture.
Yone Mizutani, who ran a tempura set meal restaurant, had no time to make lunch, so she wanted her husband to eat something nutritious, so she made the first tempura by putting scraps of prawn tempura into rice balls. After that, through trial and error, he developed a unique flavoring method and began offering it as a product.
Because it is a simple dish, we are particular about using high-quality ingredients such as rice, shrimp, and oil for frying. Ganso Tenmusu no Senju, which has many regular customers who have continued to come back for the same taste since the first generation, can order ``Meifutsu Tenmusu'' from 5 pieces (750 yen). You can add one item (150 yen).
The tempura is fried and made after receiving your order, so if you place your order by phone in advance, you won't have to wait long. You can also eat inside.

【basic information】
Address: 9-7 daimon TsuCity
Business hours 9:30-17:00 *If you place your order by 17:00, you can receive it until 17:30
Closed: Every Sunday, 3rd Monday of the month
Phone number 059-228-6798
Parking available (1 car) Please use the Phoenix multi-level parking lot (30 minutes free) or a nearby coin parking lot (charged).
Access by public transportation: 5 minutes by car from JR Tsu Station or Kintetsu Tsu Station. Near "Tsu Miyako Hotel" along Ise Kaido Road
2-3 minutes walk from Mie Kotsu bus “Mie Kaikan-mae” stop
Access by car: Approximately 8 minutes from the Ise Expressway "Tsu IC" toward TsuCity
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Click here for the official website of Senju Tenmusu

This snack, nicknamed ``Hachiman'' by TsuCity, was created in 1955 by the first generation owner of a beekeeping business to ``make honey more accessible.''
When you bite into a freshly baked "Hachimitsu-Man" created by a craftsman who knows everything about the deliciousness of honey, the skin is crispy, the inside has a smooth strained bean paste, and the flavor of honey spreads in your mouth. Because of the sweetness of honey, it's not overpowering, and you'll never get tired of it, so you can eat as many pieces as you want. The low price of 60 yen per piece is also attractive.
It has been busy with local regulars since the opening time, with everyone buying 20 or 30 items in bulk.
You can enjoy it with tea at the restaurant's dining space. In the summer, you can also enjoy ice filled with honey.
Inheriting the first generation's belief of ``good food even if it's cheap,'' the third generation continues to preserve the taste.

【basic information】
Address: 8-5 daimon TsuCity
Business hours: 9:45-17:00 (closes once sold out)
Closed Wednesdays, 4th Thursday of the month
Phone number 059-228-3012
Parking available (Passenger cars: 2 spaces) There is also coin parking (paid) nearby, just after entering the road on the left side of the store.
Access by public transportation: 6 minutes by bus from JR Tsu Station or Kintetsu Tsu Station, get off at Mie Kaikan-mae, approximately 5 minutes walk from Tsu Castle Ruins
Access by car: Approximately 8 minutes from the Ise Expressway "Tsu IC" toward TsuCity
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Click here for the official website of Hachimitsu-Man

A hidden Ise specialty local sweet that combines ``bread'' and ``manju.'' The shape is hemispherical like takoyaki, and the taste is like a fried manju like Imagawayaki. It has been loved by people visiting Ise Shrine since ancient times.
The balance between the moist and chewy dough with the gentle sweetness of honey and the filling inside is exquisite. You can always enjoy 8 types of bean paste and seasonal bean paste. The size is bite-sized, so it's perfect for eating while walking.
If you bought it as a souvenir and brought it home, you can heat it in the microwave for about 10 seconds and then toast it in the toaster for about 2 minutes to make it crispy on the outside and moist and chewy on the inside.

【basic information】
Address 5-3 Honmachi IseCity
Closed Wednesdays, 3rd Thursday of the month
Phone number 0596-29-3284
No parking lot
Access by public transportation Approximately 3 minutes walk from "JR IseCity Station" or "Kintetsu IseCity Station"
Access by car: Approximately 5 minutes from Expressway Ise Expressway “Ise Nishi IC”
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Click here for the official website of Mitsuhashi Panju

`` Butasute'' has been selling Ise beef since its founding in order to protect Ise beef, which has a longer history than Matsusaka beef and has softer, higher-quality meat.
As a long-established store that is particular about its meat, there is always a line at Okage-yokocho store. What you're looking for are the carefully selected "croquettes (100 yen)" and "minced cutlet (150 yen)"
The small croquettes, which can be eaten as snacks, are coated with lard, so you can eat as many as you want without being greasy.
The ``minced cutlet'' is made with 100% rough minced beef and is fried in a slightly hard batter that makes a crunchy sound, which is different from croquettes, to trap the meat juices.You can enjoy the taste of the meat directly and it is a satisfying meal. Full marks.
A recent employee favorite is ``Kushikatsu (120 yen)'', which is the perfect snack to go with seasonal beer.
Enjoy a stroll through Okage-yokocho while tasting and comparing the three types.
At the adjacent restaurant, you can leisurely enjoy dishes made with Ise beef such as gyu-nabe and gyudon.

【basic information】
Address: 52 Uji-Nakanokiricho IseCity
Business hours: 9:30-17:30 (Food and drinks available from 11:00-LO 17:00 (varies depending on the season)
Regular holidays: Open all year round
Phone number 0596-23-8803
Parking: None (Please use the nearby municipal parking lot or Jingu Kaikan parking lot.)
Access by public transportation Approximately 20 minutes by bus bound for Naiku-mae from JR IseCity Station, Kintetsu IseCity shi Station, or Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station, get off at Jingu Kaikan-mae, and walk for approximately 2 minutes.
Access by car: Approximately 5 minutes from Ise Expressway “Ise Nishi IC”
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Click here for the official website of Butasute

``Takekidoan'' opened in 2012 with the desire to ``promote MatsusakaCity to the world.''
The floor, tables, and even the lighting inside the shop are made of bamboo, and the lighting and chopstick holders are handmade by the owner. There is also a Machikado Museum, which displays Matsusaka's crafts, bamboo crafts, and various handmade items.
What you can enjoy at "Chikuteru Doan" is "Matsugyuyaki", which was perfected through trial and error in order to create a new specialty of Matsusaka that is both visually impressive and surprising to eat. When you hear the name alone, you might think, "Yakiniku??", but it's a snack shaped like Matsusaka beef that can be easily eaten like taiyaki or oban-yaki. What's inside is ``Matsusaka beef shigureni (parent beef 300 yen, veal 160 yen)''. The not-too-sweet skin is packed with so much Matsusaka beef shigureni that you might think it could be a light snack. We also have ``Anko'' which uses standard domestic red beans, and ``Seasonal Matsugyu Yaki'' (Oya beef 150 yen, veal 80 yen) where you can enjoy different flavors depending on the season. The veal is bite-sized, so it is recommended for those who want to try different flavors.
Inside the restaurant, you can also have a set with a drink for a reasonable price of 420 yen.
Matsugyu-yaki (with Matsusaka meat) and Matsugyu-yaki (with butter) are sweets that won the Monde Selection Gold Award.

【basic information】
Address: 1056-5 Ekibeta-cho MatsusakaCity
Business hours 8:30-17:30
Matsugyuyaki 9:30~ *Ends as soon as sold out Morning set 8:30~LO 11:00
Lunch 11:00~LO14:00 Afternoon set 14:00~LO17:00
Closed every Monday
Phone number: 098-23-2340 (You can also make reservations for Matsugyuyaki over the phone)
Parking available (passenger cars: 9 in store, 18 in second parking lot, buses: advance notice required)
Access by public transportation: Approximately 2 minutes walk from Mie Kotsu bus “Shinodayama” stop
Access by car: Approximately 20 minutes from Matsusaka IC on the Ise Expressway towards MatsusakaCity
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Click here for the official website of Cafe Chikkidoan

Sunfish, which swim with a playful, swaying appearance, can only be tasted locally because they tend to lose their freshness. The sunfish stall, which is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, sells freshly grilled skewers. In addition to sunfish, ``hammerhead shark skewers'' are also on sale.

【basic information】
Address 2410-73 Higashinagashima, KihokuTown nagashima
Business hours Sunfish stall business hours 9:00-16:00 Open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays
Regular holidays: Monday to Friday (open on public holidays)
Phone number 0597-47-5444
Parking available (passenger cars: 83 spaces, large buses: 9 spaces)
Access by public transportation Approximately 15 minutes walk from "JR Kii nagashima Station"
Access by car: Approximately 2 minutes by car from Kisei Expressway “nagashima IC”
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Click here for the official website of Michi-no-eki Kii-NagashimaManbo sunfish stall.

Ise Kamaboko Wakamatsuya is a long-established store that was founded in 1909 and has been in business for over 100 years.
The fish cakes are made with high-quality minced meat and are filled with large pieces of ingredients, so you can enjoy the strong flavor of the ingredients and the springy texture. Also, since it uses rice oil, it is not sticky and can be eaten easily even though it is fried.
The stick series (380 yen each), including the popular ``Taco Stick'' and ``Cheese Stick'', are attached to skewers, making them perfect for eating while walking.
The round and cute ``Hiryozu'' (400 yen), which is the face of Wakamatsuya, has a tofu and surimi base and nine different toppings, making it very filling. There is also an eating and drinking space inside the store, so it's the perfect place to sit and relax when you're tired of walking around.
We also sell vacuum packs, so why not take your favorite masterpiece as a souvenir?

【basic information】
Address: 52 Uji-Nakanokiricho IseCity
Business hours: 9:30-17:30 (Food and drinks available from 11:00-LO 17:00 (varies depending on the season)
Regular holidays: Open all year round
Phone number 0596-23-8833
Parking: None (Please use the nearby municipal parking lot or Jingu Kaikan parking lot.)
Access by public transportation Approximately 20 minutes by bus bound for Naiku-mae from JR IseCity Station/Kintetsu IseCity shi Station or Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station, get off at “Jingu Kaikan-mae” and walk for approximately 2 minutes.
Access by car: Approximately 5 minutes from Ise Expressway “Ise Nishi IC”
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Click here for the official website of Ise Kamaboko Wakamatsuya

In 1970, the founder devised ``Mori Special Spaghetti (550 yen)'' to spread the Neapolitan that was popular at the time to Ise.
The details are a trade secret, but Neapolitan flavored with original ketchup made from a unique combination of various ingredients is placed on a hot iron plate and beaten egg is poured over it. Cafe Mori is particular about using Nanbu Tekki iron plates.
``Mori Special Spaghetti'', which is served so hot that the eggs make a simmering sound, is a dish that continues to be loved by locals and is nicknamed ``Mori Spa.'' The homemade "mixed juice" (300 yen) is also recommended. The juices are fresh and have a gentle sweetness from the fruit, as they are made to order.
At the time of its founding, there were many teppan spaghetti restaurants, but Kissa Mori is the only one that still offers the same flavor as before. People who were high school students at the time of its founding and used to frequent the restaurant often come here with their children seeking a sense of nostalgia.
The atmosphere of the shop has remained the same since then, and it is always a busy place for locals to relax.

【basic information】
Address 1-15-10 Iwabuchi IseCity Mori Building 2F
Business hours 10:00-LO20:00
Closed on Mondays (*Closed even on holidays) May be temporarily closed
Phone number 0596-25-1729
Parking: None There is a parking ticket area in front of the store (charges apply)
Access by public transportation 5 minutes walk from "Kintetsu Ujiyamada Station", 10 minutes walk from "JR IseCity Station/Kintetsu IseCity Station"
10 minutes walk from IseJingu Geku
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Founded in 1829 (Bunsei 13), 11th generation. Since then, this long-established store has gained a reputation as a specialty of Iga, and it is said that many customers came from far away to eat it.
Dengaku is a traditional dish that has been around for a long time in the Iga region. Dengakuza Wakaya's ``Dengaku'' is a tofu made using locally grown organically grown soybeans and natural bittern. A secret miso that has been passed down from generation to generation and is aged for approximately 1000 days. Tsukigase charcoal for slow roasting at low temperatures. We use carefully selected ingredients and use traditional manufacturing methods to preserve the traditional taste. There are also tatami-style private rooms and table-type private rooms on the second floor. (You can also reserve a private room)

【basic information】
Address: 3591 Ueno Nishi Otemachi IgaCity
Business hours 11:00-14:00 17:00-LO20:00
Closed on Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday)
Phone number 0595-21-4068
Parking available (passenger cars: 30)
Access by public transportation Approximately 2 minutes walk from Iga Railway “Nishiote Station”
Access by car: Approximately 10 minutes by car from Han National Highway “Ueno IC”
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The owner, who trained at the main store for 10 years, opened a store here in 1978 at the recommendation of the original owner.
Believing in the words of the owner of the original store, who said, ``It should prosper in 10 years,'' he has continued to protect the original taste steadily and Tonteki（PorkSteak）, and now Daitonki is known throughout the country as ``Matsumoto's coming here.'' By the time you are done.
250g serving of high quality pork shoulder loin from Mie Prefecture. In order to provide the best quality products, they are very particular about only making one to four servings of large tonteki. In order not to waste any ingredients, we are constantly researching the remaining ingredients so that you can enjoy different flavors from Tonteki（PorkSteak）, such as ``Komakiri-yaki'' and ``Shio-teki.''
To preserve the quality of the garlic flavor, we use raw garlic with the skin on. It goes perfectly with the lard, and when you stuff your mouth with the pork, which has been marinated in a nice sauce and the garlic has been baked to a soft, sweet flavor, you'll be filled with energy. Made with high-quality pork and lard, it's light and not overpowering. Both my great-grandpa and my great-grandma eat a generous amount of garlic once a week.
I'm also happy to say that you can get unlimited refills of the rice (pickles), cabbage, and tonjiru soup.

【basic information】
Address 2-7-24 Matsumoto YokkaichiCity
Business hours 11:00~LO14:00 17:00~LO20:00
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays *Open on public holidays
Phone number 059-353-0748
Parking available (Passenger cars: 30 spaces) We have 4 parking lots around the store.
Access by public transportation Approximately 3 minutes' walk from "Kintetsu Ise Matsumoto Station", approximately 2 minutes' walk from "Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station" to Mie Kotsu Bus bound for Ohkadai, "Daisan Bank-mae" bus stop
Access by car: Approximately 10 minutes from Higashi-Meihan Yokkaichi IC Exit Route 477 (Yunoyama Kaido) and head east on Matsumoto Kaido In front of Matsumoto Post Office
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``Furusato Aji Kobo Agri'' was established in 1997 by a local pig farmers' association who wanted to sell the pigs they raised with love.
The takoyaki-like snack that you can eat here is ``Agri-yaki''. He originally thought of running a takoyaki stall, but he wondered if it would be okay for farmers in areas with no sea to sell seafood directly from the sea. With this in mind, I decided to include Tamaki pork, a local specialty. We started by making the soup stock to create a batter that would go well with the pork. ``Agri-yaki'' was created after having the takoyaki grilled at a takoyaki restaurant in Osaka and then repeatedly tasting it, and the authentic takoyaki artisans agree, ``This is delicious!''
By adjusting the feed mix according to the growth condition, the Tamaki pigs are raised to be healthy and have no odor and are very juicy. The sweetness of the pork and the richness of the soup stock create a perfect balance, allowing you to enjoy the taste of the ingredients. Try eating it without the sauce first.
A new companion to Agri-yaki, ``Mochi Kimchi (set of 8)'' made with rice cakes made using local Tamaki rice, is also available. Chewy rice cake and fluffy dough. Even though it uses the same dough as Agri-yaki, it has a completely different texture.
In addition, there are soft serve ice creams that can be enjoyed with sauces made with fruits from Tamaki, and poke cutlets made with Tamaki pork.
At Aji Kobo, you can try your hand at making ham, sausages, bread, etc., and at Furusato Aji Kobo Agri, you can enjoy a variety of scenery depending on the season, such as cherry blossoms in spring and sunflowers in summer.Next door is a town-run hot spring (500 yen). There are many, so stop by and take a look during your journey.

【basic information】
Address 4254-1 TamakiTown
Business hours Taco House 9:30-17:00 Sales 9:30-18:00 Food and drinks 11:00-18:00 (LO 17:00)
Regular holiday: Every Wednesday *If it is a public holiday, the next day
Phone number 0596-58-8686
Parking available (passenger cars: 100 spaces, buses: possible)
Access by car: Approximately 10 minutes from Tamaki IC on the Ise Expressway
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Click here for the official website of Furusato Aji Kobo Aguri