Located in Shima City, almost in the center of Ise-Shima National Park,Roadside Station Ise-Shima" is located inIse-Shima Local Products Center Sasayuri no SatoThis is an attractive spot where you can enjoy sampling products while choosing souvenirs. The spacious parking lot is equipped with EV charging facilities and clean restrooms, making it an ideal rest stop during a drive. We stop by here looking for souvenirs from Ise-Shima that will become memories of our trip.
The roadside station houses a tourist information center that provides information about sightseeing and transportation in the Ise-Shima area.
「Ise-Shima Local Products Center Sasayuri no SatoThis store sells fresh agricultural and marine products harvested from the rich natural environment of Ise-Shima.
Fresh seafood such as spiny lobster, turban shells, and oysters, which are specialties of the Ise-Shima region, are available.They also have a wide selection of processed foods, such as tsukudani (simmered food) made with aonori seaweed and Ise soy sauce.
From perishable goods requiring refrigeration to processed dried goods.
I'm so happy that there are so many items in an affordable price range.
"Continuing to preserve the taste of a long-established shop, they sell kamaboko (fish cake) made from local fish from Kumano-nada."ShinbeiyaThey also serve deep-fried seafood.
I was drawn in by the cheerful greeting of one of the staff members, and went to the souvenir shop "Chūyō"fart.
Mie Juan's "Ise Shrimp Cheese Sandwich: Ise Crispy!"
8 pieces for 820 yen / 16 pieces for 1,570 yen
As I walked around the store looking for souvenirs, a kind motherly staff member at the register called out to me and recommended that I try some samples, saying, "Try a variety of things!" My favorite of the samples was this one:Mie Juan"Ise Shrimp Cheese Sandwich Isepari!" The packaging, which is inspired by the sea, is cute, and the Ise lobster crackers with cheese in between are fragrant and perfect as a snack or with drinks! There were many other Ise lobster crackers as well, so I bought the ones that tasted good. You can sample them, so you can't go wrong!
It seems that the new harvest of "aosa nori" (sea lettuce) is available at this time of year, and it was recommended to me. They let me sample the "aosa nori" that had been warmed up on a hot plate, and I savored the freshness of the sea aroma and the savory flavor. The quality of the new harvest really stood out. When I picked it up, they kindly explained how to eat and store it. The service was very friendly and pleasant, and when they asked me, "Have you had lunch yet?", and I told them that I was looking for a place where I could have lunch with my dog, they recommended, "Our main restaurant has a terrace where dogs are allowed," so I decided to go there afterward.
"Shima Aosa seaweed from Chuyo," a specialty of the Ise region.
15g 400 yen / 40g 1,000 yen
"Aosa seaweed," born on the ria coast of Ise-Shima, is rich in minerals and vitamins, and is harvested in a high-quality, vibrant green color with a fragrant aroma. Ise-Shima boasts the highest production volume of Aosa seaweed in Japan. There are many ways to enjoy Aosa seaweed, such as adding it to miso soup or using it in omelets.
If you're looking to buy souvenirs from Ise-Shima, head to "Ise-Shima Products Center Sasayuri no Sato" located at "Michi-no-Eki Ise-Shima" (Roadside Station Ise-Shima).Souvenir Shop Chuyo" is recommended.
Roadside Station Ise-Shima / Ise-Shima Products Center Sasayuri no Sato
Address: 511-5 Anagawa, Isobe-cho, Shima City, Mie Prefecture 517-0213
TEL: 0599-56-2201
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Parking, restrooms, and public telephones are available 24 hours a day)
*Please contact us directly for details regarding opening hours and closing days.
Parking: Free parking available. Motorcycle parking is permitted.
Open all year round
Ise-Shima Tourism Navi Official Website
https://www.iseshima-kanko.jp/gourmet/1662
