Fodor's Expert Review Kawasaki Merchant Warehouses

Near the Hoshide-kan inn, four blocks of historic buildings alongside the Setagawa River form the Kawasaki area, once a transportation and trade hub that at its peak was home to 100 warehouses and stores supplying Ise. Many of these renovated buildings now house galleries, cafés, and restaurants—like Izakaya Toramaru—while others function as simple stores, as they have done for generations. It’s a charming neighborhood to stroll for an hour or two. The tourist information center has a map of the area listing all the businesses, or you can grab a copy from the Hoshide-kan.