Ise-Jingu, the most important shrine is located in Ise-Shima
Written by Dwinda Nafisah
Indonesian blogger (http://jengdwinda.tumblr.com)
Ise-Shima is the first post-war national park in Japan and has been designated in 1946. Lies in the southern part of Mie Prefecture, Ise-Shima can be reached by train within 1.5 hours from Nagoya and 2 hours from Osaka. The main attractions in Ise-Shima includes Ise-Jingu Grand Shrine which is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan. It is also widely known as the birthplace of cultivated pearl by Kokichi Mikimoto and the home of Ama, the traditional Japanese divers. There are also many restaurants where tourists can enjoy the freshest seasonal seafood, such as the famous Ise lobster and abalone. Ise-Shima has increased in popularity since hosting G7 Summit on May 26-27, 2016, that attended by the leaders of G7 countries, such as America, Canada, and France.
Collaborating with Nagoya Mosque, Ise-Shima is now trying to provide more Muslim welcome facilities to boost Muslim tourism. Please kindly check the list below to know Muslim welcome facilities in Ise-Shima.
Hotels
Toba View Hotel (Toba City, ryokan)
- Muslim friendly meals can be prepared for dinner and breakfast
- Reservation in advance is necessary for Muslim meals
- Free wifi available
http://www.tvh-hana.co.jp/en/
Osatsu Pacific Hotel (Toba City, ryokan)
- Muslim friendly meals can be prepared for dinner and breakfast
- Reservation in advance is necessary for Muslim meals
http://www.toba-oph.com/ (Japanese only)
Kaigetsu Inn (Toba City, ryokan)
- Muslim friendly meals can be prepared for dinner and breakfast
- Halal meat can be prepared by reservation in advance
- Reservation in advance is necessary for Muslim meals
- Qibla compass and prayer mat available
https://halalmedia.jp/archives/6872/kaigetsu-inn-muslim-welcome-ryokan/
Mizuhokan (Ise City, ryokan)
- Muslim friendly meals can be prepared for dinner and breakfast
- Muslim friendly lunch set (Ise udon and tekone zushi) can be reserved by non-hotel guest at least 30 minutes before arrival
- Reservation in advance is necessary for Muslim meals
- Free wifi available
http://www.ise-kanko.jp/base_data/base_data.php?info_cd=00032 (Japanese only)
Restaurants
Kagetsu (Toba City, Japanese restaurant)
- Seafood menu
- No alcohol menu can be prepared by reservation in advance
- Prayer space can be prepared
- Free wifi available
http://kagetu.co.jp/english/
Killibilli (Toba City, crepe and café bar)
- No alcohol contain in the sweet crepe menu
- Salty crepe is not recommended because of the use of non-halal ingredients in the same frying pan
- Free wifi available
https://www.facebook.com/tobakillibilli/
Tours
Kaito Yumin Club Eco-tour (Toba City, tour operator)
- No alcohol and no meat food during culinary tours (seafood menu)
- Prayer space available in the office/information center
- Free wifi available
- Muslim staff speaking English and Bahasa available
- Reservation in advance is necessary for Muslim tour
https://halalmedia.jp/archives/6225/muslim-friendly-ama-experience-tour-in-toba-2/
Hachimankamado Ama Hut (Toba City, Ama hut)
- No alcohol and no meat food for lunch (seafood lunch)
- Prayer space available
- Free wifi available
- English speaking staff available
- Reservation in advance is necessary for Muslim meals
https://halalmedia.jp/id/archives/1285/moslem-friendly-tour-ama-experience-toba/
Prayer Space
Mikimoto Pearl Island (Toba City, museum and gallery)
- A prayer space can be prepared in the guest room, please ask the staff or receptionist at the main gate if you want to use the room
- Qibla sticker available
- Prayer mat not available
- They can arrange Muslim friendly lunch for group tour
https://halalmedia.jp/archives/6099/mikimoto-pearl-island-museum-provides-a-prayer-room/
Toba Sea-Folk Museum (Toba City, museum)
- Prayer room available near photo gallery, please ask the staff to show you the prayer room
- Qibla sticker available
- Prayer mat available
https://halalmedia.jp/id/archives/6187/prayer-space-in-toba-sea-folk-museum/
Iwatoya (Ise City, restaurant and souvenir shop)
- Prayer can be prepared on the second floor, please ask the staff in the office beside pearl corner on the first floor
- Qibla sticker and prayer mat are not available
http://www.iwatoya.co.jp/ (Japanese only)
For more information about Muslim welcome facilities in Ise-Shima, visit:
http://toba.or.jp/sites/en/muslims
