JAPAN SACRED
JOURNEY
SHRINE
神社
ISE JINGU
伊勢神宮
A sacred path in the heart of Japan.
Uncover its meaning, layer by layer.
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Rituals through the seasons
Traditions carried forward,
year after year.
year after year.
森
EXTERIORSacred forests and timeless architecture.
神
ENSHRINED DEITYAmaterasu Omikami
天照大御神
天照大御神
道
THE PATHBegin at Geku, then continue to Naiku.
Stories and deeper meanings are sealed until you check in at the site.
Be here to unfold.
BEFORE YOU VISIT · 01
Two sacred centers,
one pilgrimage.
Jingu is formed around Naiku and Geku, together with 123 other shrines. The traditional journey begins at Geku before continuing to Naiku.
Naiku · 皇大神宮Amaterasu Omikami · 天照大御神
Geku · 豊受大神宮Toyouke Omikami · 豊受大御神
BEFORE YOU VISIT · 02
Access & visiting hours
Begin near central Ise at Geku, then travel to Naiku beside the Isuzu River. Opening hours change with the seasons.
OPEN OFFICIAL ACCESS GUIDE ↗BEFORE YOU VISIT · 03
Rituals carried
through every season.
Around 1,500 rituals are observed each year. Their rhythm follows gratitude for food, peace and the continuity of life—not spectacle alone.
SEE THE OFFICIAL RITUAL CALENDAR ↗