Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Ise Jingu

At Ise Jingu Shrine, learn about why it is one of the holiest religious places in all of Japan. Browse through the complex network of shrines, including Geku where you can marvel at intricate carvings on building pillars and reflect over scriptures inscribed on them. 

Admire beautiful structures of Ise that are built by traditional methods such as thatching roofs with wild grasses. With your experienced guide, gain knowledge about what makes this holy site so incredible and revered. 

This happy full-day tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience Japanese culture first-hand living in all its glory. 

With our colorful guide, you’ll enjoy a carefully curated schedule made up of visits to both the Naiku and Geku Shinto shrines, as well as multiple stops along Okage Yokocho shopping street. 

Plus, your worries about transportation are behind you – we offer reserved seats on limited express trains from Nagoya for convenient round trips for all our guests.

As we always have a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter with our tours, it will be easy for everyone to follow along with the narrative regardless of what language they speak. Who knows – by the end of it you might even learn something new about Japanese mythology.

At the end of it all, you’ll immerse yourself in a truly happy experience that includes some one-of-a-kind photo opportunities. Plus, participants staying in Ise, Shima or Toba can even leave midway and go explore more on their own time. 

Our Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Ise Jingu is perfect for anyone looking to have an unforgettable day filled with knowledge and cultural exploration!

Itinerary

‍Toyokawacho, Ise
‍Visit the Sengukan, which has models and film exhibits about Ise Jingu and the Shinto religion, as well as a National Government Certified Guide Interpreter. A must-see is the full-scale model of the Geku's main hall. The Geku has a 1,500-year history and is revered as the guardian deity of food, clothing, and shelter, as well as industry. Because Ise Jingu is the scene of several rituals throughout the year, visitor restrictions may be imposed without prior notice. Thank you for your patience.

Uji Nakanokiricho, Ise
‍Okage Yokocho has a plethora of souvenir shops and restaurants. Visit ancient Ise-style structures that were transported, renovated, or remade here 400 years ago, and savor local cuisine such as Ise's famous anko-coated mochi (rice cake), Ise udon noodles, and Ise lobster croquettes. Please eat your own lunch here.

‍Ujitachicho, Ise
‍Ise Jingu Naiku is Japan's most revered sanctuary. The Naiku has a 2,000-year history and is dedicated to the most revered Shinto goddess, Amaterasu Omikami. In the Naiku area, there are three divine palaces. You will see the Shogu, the main celestial palace, as well as the Betsugu Aramatsurinomiya and Kazahinominomiya.

Uji
‍Cross the Ujibashi Bridge, which is thought to link the mundane and sacred worlds. You will go to Shogu. By the end of the tour, you will understand Shinto deeper.

‍Ujitachicho, Ise
‍This is the connected shrine, which houses the Kami (god) of wind and rain.

Ujitachicho, Ise
‍In addition to Shogu, 14 affiliated shrines are worshipped in and around Geku and Naiku. This shrine is the highest level of them all and is devoted to a powerful Amaterasu-Omikami spirit.

Key Takeaways

Ise Jingu Shrine is one of the holiest religious places in Japan, dedicated to the Shinto goddess Amaterasu Omikami. The shrine complex consists of both the Naiku and Geku Shinto shrines, and visitors can browse through the complex network of shrines and marvel at intricate carvings on building pillars.

The tour includes a visit to the Sengukan, which has models and film exhibits about Ise Jingu and the Shinto religion, as well as a National Government Certified Guide Interpreter. Participants can savor local cuisine such as Ise's famous anko-coated mochi, Ise udon noodles, and Ise lobster croquettes at Okage Yokocho. The Full-Day Small-Group Tour in Ise Jingu is provided by Tourism Designers Co., Ltd., and includes round-trip transportation expenses and an English speaking guide. The duration of the tour is approximately 9 hours and includes multiple stops along the Okage Yokocho shopping street.

The cancellation policy for the tour allows for a 50% refund if canceled 6 to 3 days before the tour and no refund if canceled 2 days before the tour or after the tour has left.

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