The town of ISE is known as a home of Japanese Shintoism among Japanese.
This tour covers the highlights of ISE which are two Grand Shrines, Naiku (Inner Shrine), Geku (Outer Shrine) and Okage-Yokocho, an old atmosphere shopping district.
The tour mainly focuses on the history, religion and foods of ISE, and so you get to learn the unique way of the local lives.
At ISESHI train station (JR Side Exit)
"Iseshi" is the train station of JR-Sangu Line.
Please meet me at JR Side Exit of Iseshi station.
If you catch Kintetsu line to this station, walk over and use JR side Exit to exit the station.
After meeting with the tour guide, do a welcome briefing.
Tour starts and walk to Geku Shrine first.
Catching a local bus at the entrance of Geku Shrine and off to Naiku.
Bus fare is ¥390 per person.
Take some lunch break before visiting Naiku Shrine.
Try some local foods such as Akafuku (Mochi sweet with smooth red bean paste), Ise-Udon (Thick Udon noodle with special soy sauce) and Tekone Hand-roll Tuna Sushi.
Visiting Naiku Grand Shrine.
Tour guide will explain about the significance of this Shrine and the Japanese's religious perspectives.
At ISESHI train station (JR Side Exit)
The general information of Ise-Jingu Shrine and Okage-Yokocho shopping district explained by the tour guide.
The personalised and interactive conversation with tour guide is one of the fun parts of this tour. The tour guide will include not only the knowledge of this particular area but the general topics of Japan in the conversation.
The tour guide will also show you some recommended restaurants and cafes at Okage-Yokocho.
Guide fee
Meals
Transportation
Any other personal expenses not mentioned above
You are recommended to bring the following items;
・Comfortable shoes as we walk gravel and stops at Shrines.
・(If you have) Foldable umbrella in case of sudden rain.
・Some cash for lunch or small shoppings.