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Ise: Full-Day Guided Tour of Shrines and Oharaimachi
Ise
À propos
This tour offers a rare opportunity to explore Ise—the spiritual heart of Japan—by visiting its most revered shrines in the traditional pilgrimage order, starting with the coastal Futami Okitama Shrine, followed by Toyouke Daijingu (Outer Shrine), Sarutahiko Shrine, and culminating at the Inner Shrine (Kōtai Jingu), the most sacred site in Shinto. Along the way, you'll discover myths, rituals, and centuries of tradition with a knowledgeable local guide who brings each site to life. You’ll walk the same sacred paths as ancient pilgrims, experience the power and tranquility of forested sanctuaries, and enjoy a peaceful break in the Edo-style Oharaimachi district, where traditional sweets and c...
Points forts
5 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
5 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Visit to Sarutahiko Shrine
Visit to Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu
Guide
Transportation during the tour (bus and train)
Guided tour of Ise shrines
Visit to Oharaimachi
Visit to Futami Okitama Shrine
Transport jusqu'au point de rendez-vous
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Futamino-Ura Station
Meeting point: In front of the ticket gate at Futaminoura Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for more details.
Retour
Uji-bashi Bridge Tori'i (Outer Section)
End point: Conveniently located near bus stops and other transportation, offering excellent access.
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À propos
This tour offers a rare opportunity to explore Ise—the spiritual heart of Japan—by visiting its most revered shrines in the traditional pilgrimage order, starting with the coastal Futami Okitama Shrine, followed by Toyouke Daijingu (Outer Shrine), Sarutahiko Shrine, and culminating at the Inner Shrine (Kōtai Jingu), the most sacred site in Shinto. Along the way, you'll discover myths, rituals, and centuries of tradition with a knowledgeable local guide who brings each site to life. You’ll walk the same sacred paths as ancient pilgrims, experience the power and tranquility of forested sanctuaries, and enjoy a peaceful break in the Edo-style Oharaimachi district, where traditional sweets and c...
Points forts
5 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
5 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Visit to Sarutahiko Shrine
Visit to Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu
Guide
Transportation during the tour (bus and train)
Guided tour of Ise shrines
Visit to Oharaimachi
Visit to Futami Okitama Shrine
Transport jusqu'au point de rendez-vous
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Futamino-Ura Station
Meeting point: In front of the ticket gate at Futaminoura Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for more details.
Retour
Uji-bashi Bridge Tori'i (Outer Section)
End point: Conveniently located near bus stops and other transportation, offering excellent access.
Located along the scenic coast of Futami, this shrine was historically the place where pilgrims purified themselves with seawater before approaching Ise Jingu. The site is most famous for its “Meoto Iwa,” or Wedded Rocks—two sacred stones in the sea bound together by a heavy shimenawa rope, symbolizing the union of male and female deities. With waves gently lapping at their base and the sun rising over the water, the scene evokes a deep sense of spiritual reverence and timeless serenity.
The Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu, known as Toyouke Daijingu, is dedicated to the deity of food, clothing, and shelter—Toyouke Ōmikami. Enclosed within a forest of towering cryptomeria and cypress, the shrine grounds offer a quiet dignity and deep spiritual calm. The shrine’s architecture, built entirely from hinoki wood without nails, reflects ancient Shinto aesthetics and the principle of tokowaka, or eternal renewal, which is ritually enacted every 20 years through complete reconstruction during the shikinen sengū.
1 heure
3
Sarutahiko Shrine
This shrine honors Sarutahiko Ōkami, the god of guidance who, according to myth, helped lead heavenly deities to the earthly realm. It is especially revered by those seeking clarity or direction in life. Surrounded by sacred trees and quiet paths, the shrine invites thoughtful reflection. Visitors often pause at its symbolic compass stone and ancient altar space to offer prayers for safe journeys and wise decisions, making it a deeply personal and contemplative stop on the pilgrimage route.
30 minutes
4
Oharai-machi
Oharaimachi is a beautifully preserved Edo-period street located just outside the Inner Shrine. Once a bustling post-pilgrimage town, today it welcomes visitors with its wooden merchant houses, traditional architecture, and warm hospitality. Along its cobblestone streets, you’ll find local shops selling souvenirs, crafts, and regional treats. A highlight is sampling Akafuku mochi—a soft rice cake topped with sweet red bean paste—which connects past and present in a single bite, offering nourishment and nostalgia in one.
1 heure et 30 minutes
5
Ise Jingu
The Inner Shrine, or Kōtai Jingu, is the most sacred site in all of Shinto, enshrining Amaterasu Ōmikami, the sun goddess and ancestral deity of the Imperial family. As you cross the Uji Bridge into the forested sanctuary, you enter a world of profound stillness. The buildings, constructed from hinoki wood in the ancient yuitsu shinmei zukuri style, are rebuilt every 20 years, symbolizing spiritual and physical renewal. The gravel paths, towering trees, and sacred architecture create an atmosphere that transcends time, inviting visitors to connect deeply with the divine spirit of Japan.