Japanese Street Food Paradise: Premium Wagyu Beef & other deliciousness at Oiseya Honpo ⛩ #isejingu

Japanese Street Food Paradise: Premium Wagyu Beef & other deliciousness at Oiseya Honpo ⛩ #isejingu

Just outside the gates of Ise Jingu, 
Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine, lies an amazing traditional hospitality district 
that has hosted pilgrims and other travelers since back in the Edo era. In my opinion, there really 
is no better place in Japan to enjoy street food, sample local beverages, and just stroll around 
taking in the wonderful traditional atmosphere. In this series, I’ll be introducing a few 
of my personal favorite foods and drinks. One of Mie Prefecture’s own premium brands is 
Matsasaka beef. The top grade of Wagyu, known for its tender juiciness and perfectly marbled fat 
content, you can usually only try Matsuzaka beef at high-end restaurants. But here you can try it 
in a casual environment for a reasonable price. 松坂牛ですか？ 牛肉の串１っ本で良いです。はい、お願いします。 ９００円。はい。 Well, there’s a lot more exploring to do and 
delicious things to eat and drink. For that, check out my full-length Ise street food video. And stay tuned for more in that series. Thanks for watching!

Welcome to Ise! For thousands of years, travelers have come here from across the nation on pilgrimage to the sacred Ise Jingu. This tradition continues to the present day, although the reasons for visiting have undergone a secular shift. Cultual and historical significance aside, many “pilgrims” these days come here because it’s one of the best places in Japan to wander, soak up the traditional atmosphere and enjoy shopping, sightseeing, street food and other refreshments. Just outside the main Shrine, there is a traditional hospitality district that has served visitors since the Edo era. Officially called “Oharaimachi”おはらいまち, this area is generally referred to by the name of its lively, central district, “Okage-yokocho” おかげ横丁. In today’s video, we explore some of the delicious food and drinks that Oharaimachi has to offer. In my opinion, this really is the best place in Japan to enjoy street food and traditional Japanese hospitality culture. So let’s start exploring, starting with a classic Japanese confectionery: Introducing, Oiseya Honpo.お伊勢屋本舗