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Popular Best Things to Do in Ise [2025]
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Ise Shrine
4.9
/5
121 reviews
4.8
Based on 2,830 reviews
3.9 km from downtown
Phone +81596241111
Address: 1 Ujitachichō, Ise, Mie 516-0023, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Rebuilt every 20 years & tradition
Millions experience traditional prayer rituals
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Ise Jingu is a shrine located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as the main shrine of the main shrine office, and its official name is Jingu. It is the main representative of Japanese shrines. This is where the Japanese emperor worships his ancestors every year.
Photography is not allowed in Ise Jingu.
In fact, on the second day of my visit to Aichi Prefecture, I went to the Ise Shrine in Mie Prefecture next door. This is the most solemn and high-end shrine I have ever been to. The buildings inside do not have gorgeous colors, but the wooden buildings with green moss that are integrated with nature really look like a god's residence. It seems like taking a walk again. The shrine also has a divine horse, which has received the emperor. I also tried the Ise lobster ramen. The manager said that it would be delicious if you add white rice after eating the noodles. Sure enough, lobster rice is more delicious than noodles. I knew I didn't want noodles and just asked for rice🍚😅
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Okage Yokocho Ancient Street
5.0
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37 reviews
4.4
Based on 1,473 reviews
3.1 km from downtown
Phone +81596238838
Address: 52 Ujinakanokiricho, Ise, Mie 516-8558, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
3D murals & live performances
Taste delicacies & explore crafts
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It's a great spot for eating while walking around. The strawberry milk was sweet and delicious. The Snoopy Teahouse also had limited edition Snoopy goods.
In today's Japan, the Naigu of Ise Shrine is the highest-level shrine, because it enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, so this place has been visited by a large number of worshippers since ancient times. With more people coming, the business on the approach to the shrine has naturally developed.
Ise Yokocho is actually decorated according to the ancient streets in history. It can be regarded as an extension of the main shrine approach. There are various decorated shops on both sides, with souvenirs and food. There are also many places to eat here, especially suitable for eating snacks after worshiping. I have seen Taiko performances here before, so I think I have to catch up with the time.
The end of the bus is at the entrance of the Naigu, so if you get off one stop early, you can walk along a section of Yokocho and feel the atmosphere here.
Toyouke Daijingu (Ise Jingu Geku, Outer Sanctuary)
5.0
/5
7 reviews
4.3
558m from downtown
Phone +81596241111
Address: 279 Toyokawacho, Ise, Mie 516-0042, Japan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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Check in to Ise Toyosuke Daijingu Shrine. Coming out of Ise JR Station is Toyosuke Daijingu Omotesando. A few hundred meters away is Daijingu Shrine. Photography is not allowed inside Daijingu Shrine.
[Scenery] The surrounding environment is very beautiful, surrounded by lush trees and green mountains, making people feel the tranquility and mystery of nature.
【Fun】A place for religious activities. ,
【Value for money】Free
As one of the oldest shrines in Japan, Ise Grand Shrine and the entire Ise area are one of the highest-level Shinto holy places in Japan. Ise Grand Shrine is divided into two shrines, the inner and outer shrines. Relatively speaking, the inner shrine is older and more natural, and it is built in the mountains and is more peaceful, while the outer shrine is built in the city, very close to the station, and more lively. The distance between the two sides is several kilometers, and it is definitely impossible to walk down by foot.
Unlike the inner shrine, which worships Amaterasu, the outer shrine worships Toyouke Oomikami, a god in charge of food, and the level is different, so strictly speaking, the most authentic Ise still has to go to the inner shrine.
Ise Outer Shrine has convenient transportation. There is a direct approach to the outer shrine from the JR station that leads directly to the shrine, which takes about ten minutes to walk.
In terms of scale, the outer shrine is still average, but the several halls are relatively scattered, mainly because the main shrine and two detached shrines are far apart, and one is even halfway up the mountain. Whether it is the main shrine, the Wind Shrine, or the Taga Shrine, they are all very small and more authentic.
Like the Inner Palace, there are many old trees in the Outer Palace, and the small stones on the ground are also very neatly arranged. It is said that the stones on the ground also have a history and cannot be picked up casually, but now it is different from before. They have been changed into super large stones. I believe no one will pick them up. It is recommended to spend less than an hour to take a look before going to the Inner Palace. The souvenirs here are relatively better to buy in the Inner Palace.
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