"Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times", a popular corner of "Hanasaka Times" broadcast on Saturday mornings in the Tokai region, is full of information useful for weekend outings! This time, we visited recommended spots in Ise City, Mie, where new spots are opening one after another.

An interactive museum where you can learn about the history of "Oise-mairi"

"Okage Yashiki" (weekday prices: adults 1,500 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 800 yen), an interactive museum, has opened in "Okage Yokocho", which is visited by over 5 million people annually! You can learn about the history and culture of "Oise-mairi" through experience with the latest digital technology.

The facility offers 12 types of interactive content, including the "Okage Theater" where you can learn through videos, and "Okage Kageasobi" where you can make shadows with your hands on a wall and they transform into moving creatures.

The most popular among them is "Okage Omikuji". When you hold your hand over a large pillar, a bell rings, and omikuji flutter down from above the pillar, offering a unique experience.

Okage Yashiki
52 Ujinakanokiri-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

A "Kanzashi" specialty store bringing Japanese culture to the world!

"Ise Jingu Kanzashiya wargo" has opened in "Oharai-machi", which stretches for about 800m from Ujibashi-mae of Ise Jingu Naiku.

It is a specialty store that handles "kanzashi" that combine Japanese and Western tastes, all handmade by craftsmen. About 10,000 designs are available, which are easy to incorporate not only into Japanese clothing but also into everyday wear.

One of the charms of kanzashi is that you can tie your hair without using hairpins. There are unique designs such as forks and gears, including the "Tanka Ippon Kanzashi Momo" (3,960 yen) with a flower motif. You can also try them on, so you can take your time choosing the perfect one for you.

Ise Jingu Kanzashiya wargo
36 Ujiimazaike-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

A superb view restaurant overlooking Ise Bay and Meoto Iwa

The restaurant "Migiwa no Mori" has opened on the 2nd floor of the aquarium "Ise Sea Paradise" (regular prices: adults 2,500 yen, elementary and junior high school students 1,200 yen, over 4 years old 600 yen), where you can interact with creatures at "zero distance"!

From the seats, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Ise Bay and dine while gazing at Meoto Iwa, known as a symbol of matchmaking and marital harmony.

The recommended dish is the "Irodori Gozen" (2,500 yen), where you can enjoy both Ise's specialty "Tekone Sushi" and "Ise Udon" at once. It's a set of "Tekone Sushi" made with Ise tuna and Ise sea bream, and "Ise Udon" blended with dashi made from kelp and dried bonito flakes and Ise soy sauce. The soft noodles are well coated with the original sauce, allowing you to enjoy the unique taste of Ise.

Also recommended is the hearty "Ise Chikara Buta Tonkatsu Dashi Curry Ise Udon" (2,200 yen). Ise Udon is combined with a curry roux that highlights the dashi, and topped with tonkatsu made from "Ise Chikara Buta", a brand of pork with light fat and sweetness. The soft and juicy tonkatsu pairs perfectly with the deep-flavored curry dashi!

Migiwa no Mori
580 Futami-cho E, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

Experience the extraordinary! A "welding theme park" taught by craftsmen

Go-riki Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells shelves for factories and warehouses, has opened "Iron Planet Base of Ise", a facility where you can experience welding in the factory at its headquarters! You can enjoy authentic craftsmanship while learning the skills of craftsmen up close.

Welding is a technique that joins iron by passing a high-voltage current through a wire. After about 10 minutes of safety training, change into protective clothing and enter the factory. A specialized craftsman will support you next to you, so you can challenge with peace of mind.

Recommended is the "Bolt Nut Robot Experience" (2,000 yen / elementary school students and above). You can create your original robot by combining bolts and nuts.

Also recommended is the "Name Plate Experience" (2,000 yen). Choose your favorite alphabet, process the iron plate with a special machine, and then weld the parts together. The work is completed in about an hour. Finally, a craftsman carefully polishes and finishes it for you.

Iron Planet Base of Ise
1125-10 Ominto-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture

From CBC TV "Naruhodo Presenter! Hanasaka Times" broadcast on October 3, 2026 (Saturday) *Information in the article is as of the broadcast date.