Shinto Learning Tour

Meet at the Tourist Information Centre inside Nagoya Station (not the JR information Desk). Please be there 10 minutes before the starting time with your voucher. The guide will be waiting with a sign.

You will take the Kintetsu Line from Nagoya Station to Iseshi Station on the Kintetsu limited express train (reserved seat).

You'll start at Sengukan, a museum dedicated to Ise Jingu and the Shinto religion. Opening in 2012, this museum is a great place to learn about the monumental shrine rebuilding process. According to an ancient Shinto tradition, the Inner and Outer Shrine are both rebuilt from scratch every 20 years. Following the museum, you'll head to Ise Jingu's outer shrine, Geku, a place with 1,500 years of history and one of the two main shrines of Ise.

Geku houses the Shinto deity and guardian of food, housing and clothing called Toyouke Omikami and who provides the food for Amateratsu Omikami (the Sun Goddess).

As Ise Jingu is the site of many ceremonies throughout the year, there may be restrictions on visiting without prior notice. Thank you for understanding.

After visiting the Outer Shrine, you'll take the bus to the Inner Shrine.

Okage Yokocho is the perfect place to admire historic Ise-style structures, many of which are over 400 years old. You will find plenty of shops and restaurants to sample Ise specialities, like mochi coated with anko (rice cake covered in red bean paste), Ise Udon noodles, and Ise lobster croquettes. You're encouraged to explore and enjoy lunch independently. 

After lunch, you will visit the inner shrine, Naiku, considered the holiest shrine in Japan. This place is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and boasts 2,000-plus years of history.

Depart from Isuzugawa Station by Kintetsu Limited express train (reserved seat) to Nagoya Station.

Arrive at Nagoya Station Tour ends upon arrival.