Ise 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle

1. Ise Jingu
   1h
   Ise Jingu's Naiku (Inner Shrine) is the most sacred site in Shinto, enshrining the sun goddess Amaterasu-Omikami for over 2,000 years. Your private guide leads you across the Uji Bridge spanning the Isuzu River and along tranquil, cedar-lined gravel paths to the inner sanctuary, sharing stories of the shrine's history and the tradition of ceremonially rebuilding the buildings every 20 years.
2. Ise Shrine Geku
   30m
   Ise Jingu's Geku (Outer Shrine), dedicated to Toyouke-Omikami, the deity of food, clothing, and shelter, is traditionally visited before the Inner Shrine. Your guide walks you through the serene forested grounds and explains the daily sacred food offering ritual that has continued for some 1,500 years.
3. Oharai-machi
   45m
   Oharaimachi is the charming, stone-paved approach leading to the Inner Shrine, lined with Edo-period style wooden machiya housing shops, teahouses, and restaurants. Stroll with your guide past traditional storefronts and sample local specialties such as Ise udon and freshly grilled seafood.
4. Okage Yokocho
   30m
   At the heart of Oharaimachi, Okage Yokocho recreates the lively atmosphere of an Edo- to Meiji-era townscape. Wander the nostalgic lanes with your guide, browsing local crafts and snacks and soaking up the festive mood that has welcomed Ise pilgrims for centuries.
5. 30m
   Futami Okitama Shrine sits on the Futami coast and is famous for the Meoto Iwa, or Married Couple Rocks, two sacred rocks joined by a heavy shimenawa rope symbolizing the union of husband and wife. Your guide shares the legend behind this iconic landmark and points out the shrine's many frog statues, symbols of safe return and good fortune.
6. Sarutahiko Shrine
   20m
   Sarutahiko Shrine enshrines Sarutahiko-no-Okami, the deity of guidance and good direction, making it a popular stop for travelers seeking a smooth path ahead. Your guide explains its associations with new beginnings and points out the unique compass-patterned stone within the grounds.
7. Mikimoto Pearl Island
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Mikimoto Pearl Island in nearby Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls, where Kokichi Mikimoto first succeeded in culturing them in 1893. With your guide you can watch a live demonstration by the famed female ama pearl divers and explore the museum tracing the history of pearl cultivation.
8. Tsukiyomi no Miya
   20m
   Tsukiyomi-no-miya is one of Ise Jingu's important auxiliary shrines, dedicated to Tsukuyomi, the moon deity and sibling of the sun goddess Amaterasu. Set in a quiet grove away from the crowds, it offers a serene atmosphere where your guide explains its place within the wider Ise Jingu complex.

Pickup details

If your hotel or desired pick up point is not on the list, please contact us. Please be at your pick up
point 10 minutes before the tour starts. We ask that all guests wear masks on the tour. This tour includes an English-speaking and Government licensed guide and a private vehicle with a licensed driver.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.