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Ise Shrine Tour: Sacred Beauty and Culture
5.0
32 Ratings
Nagoya
Discover Ise’s sacred shrines and stunning coastlines on a full-day tour from Nagoya. Immerse in nature, spirituality, and local cuisine with an expert guide.
Discover Ise’s sacred shrines and stunning coastlines on a full-day tour from Nagoya. Immerse in nature, spirituality, and local cuisine with an expert guide.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ise Shrine Geku - Your guide will lead you through the expansive grounds and towering cypress groves of Ise-Jingu, providing insights into Shintoism, the history of the shrine, and the proper actions to take as we make our way to the Inner Shrine.
- Okage Yokocho - Your guide will provide you with a tour of Okage Yokocho before stopping for…
- Ise Shrine Geku - Your guide will lead you through the expansive grounds and towering cypress groves of Ise-Jingu, providing insights into Shintoism, the history of the shrine, and the proper actions to take as we make our way to the Inner Shrine.
- Okage Yokocho - Your guide will provide you with a tour of Okage Yokocho before stopping for lunch and free time to purchase souvenirs. The street is home to many well-known restaurants serving up local dishes, craft beer, and Instagramable desserts. We highly recommend the Ise Udon or fried oysters. Feel free to ask your guide for lunch recommendations or let your nose lead the way!
- Meotoiwa Rocks - Our final stop of the tour is Meoto Iwa and Futami-Okitama Shrine. These wedded rocks are another important Shinto location and an excellent spot for photos. If you’re lucky, we may even catch the silhouette of Mt.Fuji in the distance. Your guide will give you a brief tour of Meoto Iwa and help you translate your fortune. Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of time for taking pictures.
What's Included
- Transportation during the tour
- English speaking guide
- Omikuji (lucky fortune) at Futami-Okitama Shrine
- Entry fees at all tour locations
- Transportation during the tour
- English speaking guide
- Omikuji (lucky fortune) at Futami-Okitama Shrine
- Entry fees at all tour locations
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Transportation to/from Nagoya Station
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Transportation to/from Nagoya Station
Additional Information
Located not far from Nagoya, Ise is blessed with abundant natural beauty, from towering cypress groves to indented coastlines and mountains painted in colorful foliage. The region is also home to Japan’s most sacred shrine, Ise-Jingu. Touring these sacred grounds is a special opportunity to understand the heart and soul of the Japanese people. Marvel at…
Located not far from Nagoya, Ise is blessed with abundant natural beauty, from towering cypress groves to indented coastlines and mountains painted in colorful foliage. The region is also home to Japan’s most sacred shrine, Ise-Jingu. Touring these sacred grounds is a special opportunity to understand the heart and soul of the Japanese people. Marvel at the natural beauty of the region and refresh your body and soul with spiritual experiences and delicious cuisine as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide from Nagoya on this full-day tour.
- Travel time between destinations/activities included in the total duration
Location
Nagoya Station
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Resort825649
May 27, 2025
Beautiful rainy day at Ise - We had a wonderful time on this tour visiting the shrines with our guide, Mir, and driver, Iwasaki-san. Despite the rain, the tour was illuminating and it was a fun and relaxing day.
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Spencer
May 23, 2025
Shoko is awesome! Amazing tour! - Such a fun tour! Our guide Shoko was one of the best guides I’ve ever had! She really took the time to answer all our questions and was very patient as we explored stores and got camera shots. The stories she told us and the locations we explored were very interesting! I really enjoyed the experience she created! We had many good laughs and conversations along the way. Not to mention, our driver Tanaka was awesome! He too was very patient and drove very well! Overall, this was a great tour! 5 stars!
Thanks much!
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Safari11553556740
May 23, 2025
It was a beautiful experience - Shoko was our tour guide and always tried very hard and friendly. The same goes for our driver Mr Tanaka.
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Mark
May 19, 2025
Great escape to the countryside - A great escape from the city to experience the countryside to see some fascinating sights and learn from a very knowledgeable guide.
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Rebeccaaspe
May 2, 2025
Great experience l - Ise Shrine, food street (delicious) and the Meotoiwa at the Nagoya coastlines are a must see. Beautiful place to visit. Our guide Shoko was very patient and knowledgeable. Enjoyed myself despite the rain.
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U4127oycarlal
May 2, 2025
Wonderful tour - Amazing views. The grounds of the shrine were absolutely stunning. The free time for lunch and shopping was very generous, more than enough time to do both. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area.
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B6198aukt
Apr 30, 2025
Rich Culture in Ise Shrine and Meoto Iwa - We had a truly memorable experience thanks to the wonderful hospitality and professionalism of Shoko-san and Mr. Iwasaki. Shoko-san was an incredibly friendly and engaging tour guide — her deep knowledge of the history and culture of Ise Shrine and Meoto Iwa made the places come alive for us. Her passion and storytelling added such richness to the visit.
A big thank you also to Mr. Iwasaki, our driver, for ensuring a safe and smooth journey throughout the day. He was so patient while waiting for us during the walking tour and was extremely accommodating — even letting me borrow the car charger, which was a lifesaver!
We are truly grateful for both of them and highly recommend their service to anyone visiting the area.
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Dreamer54353119693
Apr 30, 2025
Three specials at Ise's sacred shrine - Enjoyed the beautiful sceneries at both Ise's sacred shrine and the coastlines near the wedded rocks. Shoko-san is very knowledge, attentive and shared detailed information while Iwasaki-san is patient and friendly.
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Voyager15927805176
Apr 15, 2025
Good experience - Teach us a lot about the history and etiquette of Japanese temples. The guide explained in detail and was very polite. We are so happy during the trip.
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W2743bqmarciab
Apr 11, 2025
Best tour! I learned so much! - This was the best of my 5 different day trips. Our guide, Shoko, knows so much about the mythology of Isa Shrine and made each part of the tour interesting. I plan on learning more about Japanese mythology, Shintoism, and Japanese history. I can’t wait to come back and take more tours from Snow Monkey
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