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Ise: Guided Geku and Naiku in the Sacred Pilgrimage Order
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This immersive Ise tour is the only guided experience that follows the traditional pilgrimage order—starting at the Outer Shrine (Gekū), dedicated to the deity of daily life, and continuing to the Inner Shrine (Naikū), Japan’s most sacred Shinto site devoted to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll gain insight into the spiritual meaning, myths, and architectural beauty of Ise Jingu, a place of national reverence for over 2,000 years. After visiting both shrines, guests enjoy a cultural stroll through Oharaimachi, a preserved Edo-period street where pilgrims once relaxed and today’s travelers can sample traditional sweets like Akafuku mochi. For added comfort,...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert local guide
Visit to Oharaimachi
option: Reserved-seat limited express train tickets from Nagoya to Ise
Guided tour of Ise Jingu's Outer and Inner Shrines
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Nana-chan Doll
Meeting Point: In front of the Nana-chan Doll at Nagoya Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Okage Yokocho
End point: A shopping street near Ise Jingu.
It offers convenient access to buses and taxis, allowing you to travel easily to various destinations.
Nestled in a tranquil grove of towering cryptomeria trees, Toyouke Daijingu—also known as the Outer Shrine or Gekū—is dedicated to Toyouke-Ōmikami, the deity of food, clothing, and shelter. As the divine provider to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the sun goddess enshrined in the Inner Shrine, Toyouke’s presence embodies the sacred harmony between sustenance and spirit. The shrine grounds exude quiet dignity, where each path and structure reflects the Shinto philosophy of coexistence with nature. Like its counterpart, Gekū undergoes the shikinen sengū ritual—being rebuilt every 20 years to preserve spiritual and architectural purity—manifesting the ideal of tokowaka, or eternal renewal. Visiting Gekū first honors the traditional pilgrimage order, allowing guests to engage with the full spiritual rhythm of Ise Jingu.
1 hour and 20 minutes
2
Ise Jingu
Kōtai Jingu, or the Inner Shrine (Naikū), is the spiritual heart of Ise Jingu and the most sacred site in all of Shinto. Enshrining Amaterasu Ōmikami, the ancestral deity of the Imperial family and the sun goddess who illuminates the world, Naikū has been a center of worship for over 2,000 years. Visitors cross the iconic Uji Bridge and enter a silent realm of ancient forest, where structures made from hinoki cypress—built without nails—stand in serene harmony with nature. Every step along the gravel paths carries the weight of centuries, connecting today’s guests with generations of pilgrims past. The sacred atmosphere invites reflection and awe, making this a deeply moving experience and the culmination of the traditional pilgrimage sequence.
1 hour and 20 minutes
3
Oharai-machi
After visiting the sacred shrines, guests are guided into Oharaimachi, a beautifully preserved historical street that once served as a bustling rest stop for pilgrims to Ise Jingu. With its Edo-period wooden storefronts, tiled eaves, and cobbled alleys, Oharaimachi transports visitors back in time while offering an inviting space to unwind. Today, the area is alive with local shops and sweet shops where guests can enjoy traditional confections such as Akafuku mochi—a soft rice cake topped with smooth red bean paste—alongside Ise uiro and miso-glazed dango skewers. As the savory and sweet flavors linger, the spirit of old Japan remains vivid, making Oharaimachi the perfect conclusion to a day of sacred exploration.
Ise: Guided Geku and Naiku in the Sacred Pilgrimage Order
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This immersive Ise tour is the only guided experience that follows the traditional pilgrimage order—starting at the Outer Shrine (Gekū), dedicated to the deity of daily life, and continuing to the Inner Shrine (Naikū), Japan’s most sacred Shinto site devoted to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll gain insight into the spiritual meaning, myths, and architectural beauty of Ise Jingu, a place of national reverence for over 2,000 years. After visiting both shrines, guests enjoy a cultural stroll through Oharaimachi, a preserved Edo-period street where pilgrims once relaxed and today’s travelers can sample traditional sweets like Akafuku mochi. For added comfort,...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert local guide
Visit to Oharaimachi
option: Reserved-seat limited express train tickets from Nagoya to Ise
Guided tour of Ise Jingu's Outer and Inner Shrines
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Nana-chan Doll
Meeting Point: In front of the Nana-chan Doll at Nagoya Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Okage Yokocho
End point: A shopping street near Ise Jingu.
It offers convenient access to buses and taxis, allowing you to travel easily to various destinations.