Unveiling Wonders:
Explore the Charms Surroung Ise
Ise Nearby Spots
Around Naiku
Naiku, Ise Jingu
Naiku is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestral Goddess of the Imperial Family, and holds the most honored place among all the shrines in Japan. The Main shrine is located along the Isuzu River, deep in a 13,600 acre-forest full of ancient cedar and cypress trees. A feeling of holiness surrounds the solemn atmosphere as
one strolls the pebblestone approach to the Main Shrine.
Oharaimachi & Okage-Yokocho
This 1,000 square meter site includes two old style merchant houses and seven warehouses. Three of the warehouses have been converted into shops selling antiques, craftworks, etc.
Ise Furuichi Sangu-kaido Museum
Experience the prosperity of the old market town
The Furuichi neighborhood served as a place for Ise pilgrims, and it was once home to one of the three biggest Entertainment Districts in Japan.
The Sangu-kaido is the road connecting the Geku and Naiku; this museum teaches visitors all about the history of the town and displays historical items and videos about the Entertainment District and Ise-style kabuki drama.
69 Nakanocho, Ise City 0596--22-8410
9 AM-4:30 PM Closed Mondays (or on the day following national holidays) ¥ Free admission
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Yamatohime-no-miya Shrine
This shrine, affiliated shrine of Naiku of Ise Jingu dedicated to the goddess of Yamatohime-no-mikoto. Located on a hill that is home to shrine museums. Tradition tells she was the daughter of Emperor Suinin, the 11th emperor of Japan. She is said to have founded Ise Jingu in the Ise area as a place to worship the goddess Amaterasu.
Kusubecho, Ise City 0596-24-1111 (Shrine offices)
Jan-Apr 5AM-6PM, May–Aug 5AM-7PM, Sep 5AM-6PM, Oct-Dec 5AM-5PM
Matsuo Kannon-ji Temple
Japan's oldest temple dedicated to warding off evil.
This temple is said to have been founded during the Nara period by a Buddhist priest named Gyoki, and its connection to the legendary Dragon King is said to help visitors ward off evil, protect them from disaster, and help them find marriage.
Popular souvenirs include Dragon King talismans and five-colored ema tablets painted with the character for "bond".
156-6 Kusubecho Matsuoyama, Ise City
0596-22-27228
Sarutahiko Shrine & Sarume Shrine
In the Shinto religion, Sarutahiko-Okami was one of the first kami to appear in the universe, and he has come to be known as the kami of guidance who shows people the correct path to take. Sarume Shrine is the home of the kami of the arts
and entertainment. Many visitors come here to pray for luck in finding a spouse, or to improve their skill at something they are learning.
2-1-10 Ujiurata, Ise City
0596-22-2554 Open to the public
Ito Shoha Museum
An Ise artist of the Meiji Period
Come see the works of artist Ito Shoha, the woman who stood at the heart of the traditional painting style known as Kyoto School in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The building was designed in the traditional Ise warehouse style, giving it a relaxed, tranquil feel.
2-4-65 Ujiurata, Ise City
0596-22-2554
9:30 AM-4:00 PM
Closed Mondays (or on the day following national holidays) Adults: 300
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Jingu Historical Musem
Experience spiritual culture at the Jingu museums
The Jingu museums are comprised of three separate facilities, including the artifact museum, a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. Learn about the history of Ise Jingu, and see exhibits of sacred garments and other treasures used during the Shikinen Sengu ritual. The uniquely designed buildings are another highlight of a visit here.
1754-1 Kodakushimoto-cho, Ise City
0596-22-1700 (Jingu Choko-kan/Agriculture
Museum)
0596-22-5533 (Jingu Art Museum) 9AM-4PM Closed Thursdays Adult access to all
three museums
Jingu Art Museum
This art museum exhibits the treasures which were removed during the renewal of the Ise Jingu (Shinto Shrine). It also has a permanent collection of arts and crafts by distinguished Japanese artists.
Jingu Agricultural Museum
The museum exhibits the treasures of agriculture, forestry, and fishery. It has been showing how natural resources have been useful since 1909.
Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. daily. (Mar.-Oct.)
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. daily. (Nov.-Feb.)
Closed: Mondays, following days of holidays, Dec.29-31
The Kawasaki Area
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Kawasaki Wholesale District
Rows of merchant homes, in the gable style line the Setagawa River. The district was called "the kitchen of Ise." The town flourished as water transport provided efficient distribution to the numerous wharves and warehouses along the Seta River.
Ise-Kawasaki Merchant Museum & Warehouse
This museum was renovated from a mid-Edo period sake wholesaler's house. It shows visitors the history and culture of the merchant families of Kawasaki, which once flourished as "Ise's kitchen". The warehouses that line the Seta River are home to around 20 cafés, antique stores, and shops selling retro goods.
2-25-32 Kawasaki, Ise City
9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Closed Tuesdays (or on the day following
national holidays) Adults: 300 yen
Around Miya River
Bank of the Miya River
The banks of the Miya River have been famous for cherry blossoms. Because of frequent floods, Matsui Magoemon, leader of the village, sacrificed himself as a "hitobashira", literally "human pillar", during the Edo Era. The river bank where he was buried alive has never been destroyed since.
Miya River
From ancient times, pilgrims purified themselves in the river before entering the sacred land to worship the Ise Jingu. The Miya River was traditionally the main gateway to Ise. It was not until the Meiji Era that a bridge was built. Previously ferries were employed to shuttle passengers across the river at two major crossings.
Ozaki Gakudo Memorial
Gakudo was the pen name of Ozaki Yukio, a well-known liberal politician who was hailed as a political hero after World War II. He was elected 25 times to the House of Representatives since he ran from Ise in the first Diet session of 1890.
During his tenure as mayor of Tokyo, he donated 3,000 cherry-tree seedlings to Washington D.C. in 1912.
97-2 Kawabata-cho, Ise City
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. daily, except Tuesdays.
Admission 100yen.
The Futami Area
Meotoiwa Married-Rocks
Meotoiwa is a great symbolic site in Futami. The sunrise is viewed behind the rocks between May and August.
Futami Okitama Shrine
This shrine celebrates Sarutahiko Okami, legendary as the Festival God. It is
believed to be beneficial to marriage, The happiness of wedded couples, safety in
traffic, and for exorcism. The front of the shrine faces Meoto-iwa and a beautiful ocean.
575 E, Futami-cho, Ise City
9:30 AM-5:00 PM Closed Tuesdays (or on the day follow
Hinjitsu-kan Museum
This building is a nationally designated as important cultural property. Visitors can see
rooms where members of the Imperial family once stayed and examples of dignified traditional Japanese architecture. The Momoyama-style grand hall is laid with 120 tatami mats, with a stage and a coffered ceiling complete with chandeliers.
566-2 Futamicho Chaya, Ise City 0596-43-2003
9AM-4:30PM Closed Tuesdays (or on the day following national holidays) ¥Adults:
300 yen
Futami Sea Paradise
Futami Sea Paradise is an aquarium where large sea creatures such as funny-face-making south elephant seals and sea horses can be seen and touched. And photos can be taken with them. A variety of attractions are presented throughout the day.
Otonashiyama Park
At Otonashi-yama Park you can enjoy forest walking and breathing fresh air. In the spring cherry trees are in full bloom and following this azaleas of many different colors blossom. It is also very famous for viewing the first sun-rise.
Taiko-ji Temple
Wisteria in May, ancorangeas in June cover the whole temple garden.
The main statue, “Thousand Handed Kannon" in this temple is classified as a major national cultural asset.
Futamiura Swimming Beach
The first swimming beach opened in 1882 and has been selected as one of 100 famous beaches in Japan. Along the beach, there is a row of pine trees. This scenery has inspired many waka poems to be written by visiting poets
The Asama Area
Asama-dake Mountain
The ancient Japanese discipline of onmyodo taught that the northeast was the
direction in which lay the origin of bad things. A Buddhist temple called Asamadake
Kongosho-ji Temple lies to the northeast of Ise Jingu and stands guard protecting the shrine from
evil. It was once a custom to visit this temple after they prayed at Ise Jingu. The scarlet-painted main hall arched bridge stand in vivid yet dignified contrast to the green of the surrounding trees. Meanwhile, the observatory offers a view of Ise Bay, and on a clear day, the silhouette of Mount Fuji can be seen off in the distance. At a height of 555 meters, hikers can enjoy climbing.
Ise-Shima Skyline
This spectacular 16 kml road stretches from Naiku to Toba via Mt. Asama offering panoramic views of the Ise Bay area.
Kongosho-ji Temple
This temple of the Rinzai sect, located on Mt. Asama guards the "demon's gate," the abominable northeastern quarter of Naiku. In the temple's Maniden which was declared an important cultural asset, stands Kokuzo Bosatsu, a Buddhist statue enshrined by Kobo-daishi.