The first day of the three consecutive holidays Many people at Ise Jingu Mie November 21, 12:30
On the 20th, the announcement of confirmation of infection with the new coronavirus exceeded 2,400 people nationwide, the highest number ever, and on the first day of the three consecutive holidays, a large number of people gathered in and around Ise Jingu, a tourist destination that represents Mie Prefecture. I enjoy visiting and taking walks while taking measures against infection.
In "Oharaimachi", where the inner shrine of Ise Jingu and souvenir shops are lined up in Ise City, many worshipers and tourists, including families, visited and enjoyed walking and choosing souvenirs.
Some of the nearby parking lots were full from the morning.
According to Ise Jingu, the number of worshipers dropped sharply due to the effects of the new coronavirus, but last month it recovered to about 70% of the previous year.
A woman in her 40s in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture, said, "Ise Jingu is outdoors, so if you don't stay in a restaurant for a long time, you won't have to worry about getting infected, but you don't miss a mask and hand washing." It was.
The driver, who was waiting with the taxi window fully open for ventilation near the Naiku, said, "Around April, it was a rattle, but the Go To campaign started and people returned. The infection spread again. Therefore, I would like to have customers wear masks and ventilate the inside of the car to take thorough measures. "