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1-Day Private Tour: History, religion & foods of Ise-Shima area
Joined 2023
The town of ISE is known as a home of Japanese Shinto religion among Japanese people.
This tour covers the highlights of Ise town 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.
The tour guide has great experience of working as an English-speaking guide for over 6 years.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At ISESHI train station (JR Side Exit)
- If you would like to meet up at your hotel, the meet point can change upon your request.
Meeting
"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.
Geku (Shrine)
After meeting with the tour guide, do a welcome briefing.
Tour starts and walk to Geku Shrine first.
Local bus
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.
Naiku
Visiting Naiku Grand Shrine.
Tour guide will explain about the significance of this Shrine and the Japanese's religious perspectives.
Back to the station
Ending Point
At ISESHI train station (JR Side Exit)
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Meals
Transportation
Any other personal expenses not mentioned above
Tour Important Information
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.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Yo N.
KONICHIWA!
I'm YO from Mie, Japan.
I've been working as an English-speaking guide across Japan since 2018.
I lived and had schooling in New Zealand and Australia.
I love my country and am willing to share this great country to you.
Looking forwards to interacting with you.
