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Ise: Express Tour of Japan’s Most Sacred Shrine

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$214 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This tour offers more than just a visit—it opens the gates to Japan’s spiritual heart. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be guided through Ise Jingu’s Inner Shrine, the most sacred site in all of Shinto, with stories, symbolism, and centuries of tradition brought to life by a local expert. What makes it truly unique is the flexibility: whether you prefer the peaceful stillness of a dawn visit or wish to follow in the footsteps of Edo-era pilgrims with sweet treats in Oharaimachi, you can shape the experience to match your curiosity. With a deep focus on authenticity, atmosphere, and cultural insight, this tour distills the essence of Ise—quiet reverence, timeless beauty, and a taste of living history—into a powerful, accessible experience you won’t find anywhere else.

Activity location
  • Ujibashi Bridge
    • Uji,
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Uji-bashi Bridge Tori'i (Outer Section)
    • Ujiimazaikecho
    • 516-0024, Ise, Mie, Japan

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Ise: Express Tour of Japan’s Most Sacred Shrine
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
NZ$214.30 x 1 AdultNZ$214.30
Total
Price is NZ$214.30
Until Wed, 11 Feb
With Oharai-machi (G-372)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

G-372: Ise: Shrine Visit and Sweet Stroll Through Historic Oharaimachi

Price details
NZ$273.24 x 1 AdultNZ$273.24
Total
Price is NZ$273.24
Until Wed, 11 Feb

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided exploration of Oharaimachi (optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Ise Jingu’s Inner Shrine
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from Ise Jingu
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and snacks

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ujibashi Bridge
  • 15m
Crossing Uji Bridge marks the symbolic transition from the ordinary world into the sacred realm of Ise Jingu. Spanning the Isuzu River, this elegant wooden bridge is rebuilt every 20 years as part of the shrine’s renewal rituals. As you step onto the smooth wooden planks, framed by the massive torii gate at the entrance, you’re retracing the footsteps of emperors and pilgrims alike—beginning your own spiritual journey just as countless others have over centuries.
Kazahinominomiya
  • 15m
Tucked away in a quiet grove across a small arched bridge lies Kazahinomi-no-miya, a subsidiary shrine dedicated to the deities of wind and weather. Surrounded by towering trees and far fewer visitors, this hidden sanctuary offers a peaceful moment of reflection. In ancient times, these wind gods were believed to protect crops and ensure safe journeys—making this a meaningful stop for travellers seeking harmony with nature and movement.
Ise Jingu
  • 30m
The Inner Shrine, or Naikū, is the most sacred site in all of Shinto, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and mythical ancestor of Japan’s imperial family. Enclosed in a quiet forest and built in the simplest yet most refined architectural style, the shrine radiates purity and timelessness. Its buildings, constructed without nails and renewed every 20 years, reflect both deep humility and spiritual power. Access to the innermost sanctuary is restricted, but even standing outside, visitors can sense the profound presence and reverence that define this holy place.
Aramatsurinomiya
  • 15m
Just a short walk from the main sanctuary, Aramatsuri-no-miya is a secondary shrine devoted to the wild and powerful aspect of Amaterasu Omikami. While the Inner Shrine honours her peaceful, celestial role, Aramatsuri-no-miya channels her dynamic, assertive spirit. Set in a more rugged clearing, this shrine is where many locals come to offer personal prayers, believing it to be a place where intentions are more directly felt. It is a sacred spot filled with strength, solitude, and raw devotion.

Location

Activity location
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    Ujibashi Bridge
    • Uji,
    • 611-0021, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Uji-bashi Bridge Tori'i (Outer Section)
    • Ujiimazaikecho
    • 516-0024, Ise, Mie, Japan

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