It is the shopping area in the approach of Yutoku Inari shrine. There are more than 30 shops such as souvenir shops and restaurants, along the road of about 400 meters. The most popular souvenir is “Inari Yokan” which is in a paper cylinder and you cut it into pieces with a string. In addition, “Yutoku Senbei (japanese rice cracker)”, “Yuzu Gosho (Yuzu pepper)”, “Nogomi Dolls” etc. are popular souvenirs. Udon (japanese noodles) and carp dishes are popular at Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street. In spring the stunning cherry blossoms line up the way to the shrine.
Name
Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street
Address
1686 Kou, Furueda, Kashima-shi, Saga-ken, Japan
Inquiry
Yutoku-an +81-(0)80-1532-3240
How to enjoy this spot
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Inari Yokan is the most popular souvenir
When tourists visit Yutoku Inari Shrine, most people buy Inari Yokan as a souvenir in Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street. Yokan is a traditional Japanese sweets with red bean as the main raw material. When eating Inari Yokan, cut it to the size you like with the attached string.
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You can eat rare carp dishs
One of the specialties of Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street is "carp dishes". Carp sashimi (raw fish) and Carp miso soup are nutritious local cuisine and can be eaten in restaurants in this street. Why don't you try eating valuable carp dishes that you can not eat easily at other places in Japan.
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Please find souvenirs of Yutoku Inari Shrine
Various souvenirs are sold at Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street such as cat goods, Japanese lucky products, Japanese sake, sweets. After sightseeing the shrine, please enjoy looking for souvenirs and delicious meals in Yutoku Monzen Shopping Street.
