Ise Jingu

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Located in Mie Prefecture, the Ise Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess. Supposedly, the shrine or “Jingu” as it is commonly called, is home to the Sacred Mirror; this mirror was the one that drew Amaterasu from hiding and brought light back to the world. In reality, Ise Jingu is a complex of shrines centered around two main shrines, Naiku and Geku.

Overview

Address

1 Ujitachicho, Ise, Mie 516-0023 (Directions)

Hours

5:00 - 18:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 5:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 5:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 5:00 - 18:00
Thursday 5:00 - 18:00
Friday 5:00 - 18:00
Saturday 5:00 - 18:00
Sunday 5:00 - 18:00
Holidays 5:00 - 18:00

Phone Number

0596-24-1111

Website

https://www.isejingu.or.jp/

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Access

The inner and outer shrines are some 6 kilometers apart, therefore it's recommended that you visit by bus. Buses depart from Ujiyamada and Iseshi stations.

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The Grand Ise Jingu

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The Holy Shinto Shrine Ise Jingu

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Ise Jingu, Geku

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One of the main shrines of the Ise Jingu Complex, Geku, has enshrined the god of food, clothing and shelter since 1500 years ago

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The Grandness of Ise Jingu

The Grandness of Ise Jingu

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Geku and Naiku shine at Ise Jingu because they are full of myth, history, mystique, and are a long lasting testament to faith. Both enshrine goddesses, of whom Amaterasu is a centrifugal force of Shintoism.

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Dedicated to Amaterasu, Goddess of the Sun, Ise Jingu is the most sacred Shinto Shrine in Japan. Set within an ancient forest, pilgrims have been drawn by its mystery and spirituality for close 2,000 years.

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