If you want to pray to a particular god, or all of them, or just enjoy the natural beauty of a sunlight-dappled pathway, take a stroll through Ise Jingu Shrine Geku before hopping on a bus to Naiku. Although the separate park is located a good distance away by foot, there is a bus stop conveniently located across the street from Ise Jinju Shrine Geku, which delivers guests directly at the doorstep of this second location.
Signs are clearly posted and there are guides to explain which bus to take and how much to pay. A one-way ride to Naiku is yen and takes about 15 minutes. Naiku is dedicated to the sun goddess, Amaterasu Omikami, who was originally worshipped in the Imperial Palace by the emperors of Japan. Even today, Imperial rituals are performed at the main shrine, and every 20 years the Amaterasu sanctuary is moved to a new location and rebuilt. When visiting Naiku, the inner shrine, guests start their tour by crossing Uji Bridge, a traditional style bridge which crosses the length of the Isuzugawa River.
Before stepping on the bridge guests must walk under the large torii gates that stand at either end of Uji Bridge, these torii are made from the wood used in former shrines to the goddess. Guests are purified as they cross the bridge and before entering the inner shrine area. From here the path leads to the steps of the shrine to Amaterasu Omikami. No photography is allowed inside this building.
The buildings may not be as gaudy, ornamental or colorful as their Buddhist counterparts, but the animistic nature of the religion has always appealed to me.
The Ise Grand Shrine (伊勢神宮, Ise Jingū), located in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. Ise Jingu(Ise Shrine) is the shinto shrine that the Japanese adore as "Soul of Japan". Located in Ise city, Mie Prefecture, Japan.
The idea that anything could house a god and deserves worship is, in my mind, a beautiful concept. But aside from that, this has to be one of the most beautiful and peaceful shrines we've ever visited in the country - and we've lived The shrine is in a nice place, but the park is not open for walks and the tourists are confined in a very limited space. Although there are huge cedars to see and a nice spot close to the rivers, the atmosphere is spoiled by I have to agree with others that the religious significance of this place is the key reason to visit.
It's one of the most important shrine for Taoists and many people come to pray for themselves and their families.
We were there on a rainy One thing that jumps out in Ise is how few tourists there are - it's an important Shinto shrine and most of the people you see are locals. My husband had read about this place while doing his MA in Heritage and was fascinated by If you want to get closer to japanese heart and soul, go to Ise Naiku. It's the place where the Sun goddess Amaterasu lives.
At the beginning of path you have to cross holy Isuzu river. Then go walling through the park of huge trees It took me a few hours to come to this place. Very similar to Meiju Jingu in Tokyo in terms of content and layout, but with mountainous and forested backdrop. There are wide stone steps into an adjacent river that are an intriguing feature.
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Then go up the steps to the Main Sanctuary, and next to the Aramatsuri-no-miya, which is the associated shrine with the highest standing. Reviewed 6 days ago One of the most venerated shrines in Japan The central pole of the old shrine will then have a new oi-ya erected so that the shin-no-mihashira also remains unseen. Visitors are only allowed to go beyond the outermost of them where photography is not allowed. Japanese Ise Jingu Official website. There are also daily food offerings to the shrine kami held both in the mornings and evenings.
Ise Shrine Ise Jingu. Sun - Sat 5: Ise , Mie Prefecture.
Reviewed 6 days ago. Reviewed 1 week ago. Then go up the steps to the Main Sanctuary, and next to the Aramatsuri-no-miya, which is the associated shrine with the highest standing. If possible, go to Kazahinomi-no-miya that enshrines the god of wind and rain and to Koyasu Jinja, which is said to have the benefit of safe childbirth. When you're tired of walking, you can rest at the Sanshuden with a cup of tea.
Once you've finished visiting Naiku, you'll want to get some charms. There are various charms, such as to bring luck, for transport safety, and for health.
Charms bought at Japan's foremost holy site, Ise Jingu, are perfect souvenirs. They can be purchased at Naiku-Kaguraden in the center of Naiku. All that walking in the shrine is likely to make you hungry, so next, go to Okage Yokocho, a charming tourist town located in front of Naiku that has recreated the townscape from the Edo and Meiji periods. There are many souvenir shops and restaurants. Here, you can try gourmet dishes such as the Ise specialty, Ise udon noodles, and beef dishes.
There are also snacks and sweets you can nibble on as you walk around the town. At Akafuku Honten, you can enjoy the Ise specialty sweet, Akafuku, in a place that feels as if you have slipped in time to the Edo Period. It's very popular, so be sure to stop by.
If you are visiting Japan, be sure to go to Ise Jingu. Once you pass the torii gate, you will be on sacred grounds. Be sure to abide by the etiquette and have a pleasant visit.