Ise Grand Shrine

Choose either the 6 or 4-hour tour option to fit your schedule. Let the guide know what special requests you have for the day and they will tailor your itinerary accordingly. All guides hold The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification which is issued by the Japanese government requires good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history. The city houses Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess). You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street. Begin your pilgrimage from the Outer Shrine at Ise Grand Shrine and walk through the shrine grounds which have a history of 1500 years and are in beautiful harmony with nature. Visit Oharai-machi where is a town with some distinctive houses of Ise which run along the river from Uji Bridge. There are rows of historical buildings that manage souvenir shops and restaurants. Go down a side street located in a part of Oharai-machi. Old homes ranging from the Edo Era to the Meiji Era were moved here so that there are about 60 stores that have been restored to provide that old-fashioned elegance. The area is rich with dishes that can only be found here such as the famous Ise udon and the confection known as Akafuku. You can enjoy shopping and lunch here. Tour the Inner Shrine which boasts a 2000-year history. This is a sacred area enshrining the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, the ancestor of the Imperial Family. Uji Bridge which stretches to the entrance to the Inner Shrine is said to be the gateway from the regular world to the holy world. Most popular places to visit on this tour: Ise Grand Shrine(Naiku/Geku) Okage Yokocho Ise Meotoiwa Meoto Yokocho Most popular 6-hours itinerary in Ise area: 9:00 am Meet up with your guide at your hotel 9:30 am Ise Jingu Geku 11:30 am Oharai-machi 12:00 pm Lunch at Okage Yokocho 13:30 pm Ise Jingu Naiku 15:00 pm Tour end

Discover Ise Jingu and other ancient Shinto shrines. Leave from Nagoya VIP Lounge, head to Futami Okitama Shrine to see the Married Couple Rocks. Then, see the Outer Shrine, Toyouke Daijingu, the Inner Shrine, and Okage Yokocho. Eat lunch if you want, and return to Nagoya Station. Start your tour at Nagoya VIP Lounge in the morning. Then, go to the Futami Okitama Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Sarutahiko Okami. It has been a tradition for people to purify themselves at Futami Urashima before visiting the Ise Grand Shrine. After this, see the Ise Grand Shrine. Spend 30 minutes at the grand shrine, also known as the Meoto Iwa, and marvel at the two rocks. These rocks are known as the "husband and wife rocks" and are considered to be symbols of love and matchmaking. See the rocks, which are bound with a large sacred rope made of rice straw. Next, head to the Outer Shrine, one of the 2 main shrines, which is known as Toyoukedaijingu in Japanese. Gaze at the sunlight filtering through the trees. See this shrine which is dedicated to the Shinto deity of food, housing, and clothing, Toyouke Omikami. Afterward, continue to the Inner Shrine. Arrive at Koutaijingu, also known as the Inner Shrine, which has a history of almost 2,000 years. Cross the Ujibashi Bridge, and walk along a gravel path to get a glimpse of Japan's ancient landscape. Learn how the shrine was built on the banks of the Isuzu River during the reign of Emperor Suinin. The deity enshrined at the inner shrine is Amaterasu-Omikami, one of the 3 kami who played a key role in Japan's founding. Finally, return to the starting point and arrive at Nagoya Station at 5:30 PM.

9:00 Meet somewhere in Ise City, Toba City, or Shima City (This tour will be moved entirely by car.) Shop, eat, and stroll through a traditional Japanese town at Okage Yokocho. We will visit Ise Jingu, the most famous shrine in Japan. Dining at Hachiman Kamado Listen to the stories of Ama divers while eating at the Ama hut restaurant. Mikimoto Pearl Island visit Watch a traditional Ama diver show and experience the culture of Ama divers and pearls. 18:00 Disband somewhere in Ise City, Toba City, or Shima City

9:00 Meet at Ise City Station We will meet at Iseshi Station and move by car. Stroll around Okage Yokocho Stroll through Okage Yokocho in Oharai Town Visit Ise Jingu Lunch (according to your preference) Have lunch at Okage Yokocho according to your preference. Gathering spring water in the forest of Ise Jingu Drive to the upper reaches of the river that flows through Ise Grand Shrine and draw spring water. Shima's beautiful sea guide We will guide you to a large white beach or a private beach depending on your preference. Experience the culture of the sea people We will guide you to Mikimoto Pearl Island or the Sea Museum. 18:00 Disband at Ise City Station We will move to Ise City Station by car and dissolve.