OPEN on May 1st: A New Gourmet Space with a View of Meoto Iwa, Creative Japanese Cuisine "Migiwa no Mori"

Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho will pre-open the creative Japanese cuisine restaurant "Migiwa no Mori" on Friday, May 1, 2026. The grand opening will be on Friday, May 15, 2026. The new restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of "Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho," adjacent to the popular tourist spot "Meoto Iwa," offering creative Japanese cuisine that utilizes local "Ise-Shima" ingredients, traditions, and scenery, with a focus on dashi (broth) in an open location with a panoramic view of Ise Bay. The Meaning Behind the Restaurant Name, Expressing the "Meeting Point of Sea and Forest" "Migiwa" refers to the water's edge where waves approach, the shoreline. "Mori" refers to a place where trees grow thickly, and a sacred space. Like the boundary where the sea and forest meet, "Migiwa no Mori" was born as a place where the nature, ingredients, culture, and techniques of Ise blend together. We offer a "heart-relaxing time" where visitors can feel special without being formal. The Charm of Ise-Shima on a Plate. Creative Japanese Cuisine Utilizing Carefully Prepared Dashi. At "Migiwa no Mori," we offer creative dishes that incorporate unique Ise-Shima ingredients and are particular about dashi. Main menu during the pre-opening period (example): * Migiwa no Mori Today's Lunch: From 2,000 yen (tax included) * Creative small dishes (five varieties), rice, soup, with pudding * Select main dish: * Ise Chikara Pork Cutlet / Soft Braised Ise Chikara Pork / Saikyo-yaki of Spanish Mackerel / Five kinds of Sashimi platter - choose one * Dashi Curry Ise Udon (with pork cutlet or braised pork): 2,200 yen (tax included) * Curry Ise Udon with additive-free dashi * Creative small dishes (five varieties), Ise Chikara Pork Cutlet, or Soft Braised Ise Chikara Pork * Ise-Shima Specialty Dish Assorted Gozen: 2,500 yen (tax included) * A classic gozen where you can enjoy local dishes such as Tekone Sushi and Ise Udon at once * Children's Lunch: 1,650 yen (tax included) In addition, we also offer à la carte dishes, local sake, craft beer, fruit liqueurs, and more. Spacious 96-seat setting. For both tourism and local use. The restaurant has a total of 96 seats. We cater to a wide range of uses, from couples, families, and groups to everyday lunches, with open table seating and calm private counter seats. Enjoy a relaxing dining experience with a view of Ise Bay from the window. ≪Pre-opening Limited Campaign≫ During the pre-opening period from Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 10th, we will be running a special campaign offering a "500 yen discount per person" for all customers who order a Gozen menu. Please take advantage of this special offer unique to the pre-opening period. Business Schedule Pre-opening period *Limited menu items will be offered. Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 Closed (Preparation for Grand Opening) Monday, May 11, 2026 - Thursday, May 14, 2026 Grand Opening Friday, May 15, 2026 Store Name: Creative Japanese Cuisine Migiwa no Mori Location: Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho 2F, 580 Futami-cho E, Ise City, Mie Prefecture Seating Capacity: 96 seats Reservations: Not required (walk-in only) Business Hours: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last Order 2:30 PM)