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Stone steps leading to a traditional Japanese structure with a thatched roof and a wooden torii gate. 1
A dense forest with tall trees and a clear sky. 2
A traditional wooden structure with a thatched roof, supported by pillars, surrounded by a forested area. 3
A forested area with a gravel path leading to a building. 4
A wooden bridge with a large green stone structure at the end. 5

Ise: Express Tour of Japan’s Most Sacred Shrine

By DeepExperience, Inc.
Free cancellation available
Price is €54 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Feel the spiritual atmosphere of Ise Jingu’s Inner Shrine, Naikū
  • Cross the symbolic Uji Bridge into a sacred forest with ancient trees
  • Learn about the shrine’s architecture and layout from your guide
  • Discover the deeply rooted customs, myths, and philosophies of Shinto
  • Choose from a standard tour, an early morning tour, or a tour with Oharaimachi

Activity location

    • Ise Grand Shrine
    • Ise, Mie, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒516-0024 三重県伊勢市宇治今在家町 | The meeting point is at the outer torii gate of Uji Bridge. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign that says "DeepExperience." Please refer to the map for details.
    • Ise, Mie, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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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
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
€54.10 x 1 Adult€54.10
Total
Price is €54.10

What's included, what's not

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

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Flash photography, Pets, Smoking
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Begin your journey by meeting your guide and crossing the symbolic Uji Bridge into the heart of a sacred forest lined with ancient cedar trees and elegant hinoki cypress buildings constructed without the use of nails.

Learn about the deeply rooted customs, myths, and philosophies that still echo in every element of the shrine’s architecture and layout.

For a more contemplative experience, choose the early morning option to explore the shrine before it opens to the public. Enjoy the peaceful hours of dawn, with golden morning light filtering through the tall trees and the soft sounds of footsteps and wind replacing the daytime hum of visitors.

Alternatively, expand your visit by including a guided exploration of Oharaimachi, the historic district that stretches along the outer approach to the shrine. Stroll along a charming street of Edo-period architecture and enjoy time-honored local sweets like Akafuku mochi, Ise-style uiro, or skewered dango glazed with savory-sweet miso.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ise Grand Shrine
    • Ise, Mie, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒516-0024 三重県伊勢市宇治今在家町 | The meeting point is at the outer torii gate of Uji Bridge. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign that says "DeepExperience." Please refer to the map for details.
    • Ise, Mie, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒516-0024 三重県伊勢市宇治今在家町 | The meeting point is at the outer torii gate of Uji Bridge. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign that says "DeepExperience." Please refer to the map for details.
    • Ise, Mie, Japan