Exploring Ise, Mie
Joined 2017
Mie is known as a place blessed with the bounties of its mountains and the sea. Rich in nature, history, culture and modern amusement. Ise-Jingu Shrine is an extensive complex of the most sacred shrines in Japan You can see how Mikimoto Kokichi, King of Pearls, succeeded in pearl culturing at Mikimoto Pearl Island.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your hotel in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto or Nara)
To meet you at your hotel lobby, with Gowithguide welcome sign board your name on. Followed after brief tour orientation, we start the tour of the day
We take you to Osaka METRO station or JR, private railway station whichever closer to your hotel. We will arrive at Kintetsu Namba station to take an express train bound for Ise.
Mikimoto Pearl Island
Ise-Jingu Shrine (Inner Shrine) and Okage Yokocho (Side Street) food court, shopping district, having a special atmosphere with old wooden Japanese houses built in a small village
End of this day tour at your hotel in Osaka. If you stay in Kobe or Kyoto, we arrive later.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Kansai District (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Kyoto or Nara)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Included:
*Guide fee, hotel pick-up fee in Kansai district (Kansai = City of Osaka, Kyoto or Nara)
*Travel expense as required for the guide to travel with customers by means of public transportation such as train, subway, bus.
Travel expenses for the guide included herein are limited within Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto)
*Meals , drinks or the like for the guide during the tour
*Any tax or the like as might be incurred by the guide in Japan
*Gratuity
Not included:
*Return train ticket from Kansai district (Kansai district = City of Osaka, Nara, Kyoto) to Toba, Mie for the guide
*Fees to cruise river or sea or the like for the guide
*Admission tickets as incurred at Mikimoto Pearl Island for the guide
Tour Important Information
Mikimoto Kokichi is known as the King of Pearls. He was the first person ever to successfully culture pearls, which he did at Mikimonoto Pearl Island. You can see women dive to catch pearl oysters, various pearl arts, materials of pearl culturing and history of pearl culturing.
Naiku (inner shrine), Ise-Jingu shrine is consisting as many as 125 shrines in deep forest. dedicated to the Shinto Sun Goddess, Amaterasu Omikami (Great honorable deity who enlightens the heavens). So sacred shrine in Japan, the reigning Emperor and prime minister also make a visit to Ise-Jingu shrine every year (the first shrine visit of the New Year).
Okage-Yokocho opened in 1993 on the way to main approach to Naiku, the same year as the sixty-first Shikinen Sengu, an Ise Jingu ritual held every 20 years to remake all of places from scratch. The work Okage menas thankfulness and Yokocho means side street. It has a beautiful array of architecture dating from the Edo and Meiji periods creating a delightful and historical atmosphere. You can enjoy visiting specialty food shops, arts and craft shops and enjoy cultural experiences.
- IMPORTANT -
Not suitable for tours with infants, children, wheelchairs and strollers.
Be quiet and respectful in Shrines, Temples
Remove hats and sunglasses in front of main sanctuary in Shrines, Temples
Not to touch old buildings, old remains and objects
Not to take pictures where prohibited in Shrines, Temples
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 2017
About Tour Guide Masahisa M.
Lived in Chicago (5 years), Toronto (1 year), Singapore (2 years), Indonesia (4 years) and Birmingham, UK (11 years) to construct business platform, now retired after 40
years employment in Japan. Dynamic tour guide who develops many different ways along with rich experience overseas to entertain large or small tour groups. Enjoys the interaction with tour groups, very strong group presentation and communication skills, finds each guest question as an opportunity to learn anything new. Constantly learning information about each tour spot to enhance tours. Guided 9,330 guests all over the world across Japan as of June 30, 2025 since Feb 2015.
Reviews
Olle L.
“Mike is a powerhouse”
Thank you Mike for battling the humidity and heat of Kyoto with perfect honour. You gave is great insights in Kyoto och Japanese culture and traditions and we hope we can come back and experience your beatiful country again
Masahisa M.
Olle Thank you for coming all the way from the beautiful land of lakes, greenery, and the mesmerizing aurora—a country admired by all. Here in Kyoto, where we were struck by an unseasonal heatwave, I can only imagine how exhausting it must have been for you all. I sincerely hope you all returned home safely. Thanks Masahisa
Keith W.
“Terrific Osaka tour”
Mike was a great tour guide for my son and I! He communicated a detailed plan before our trip, and was flexible to our needs. Mike kept up a running commentary on interesting facts and features for all the places we visited, and kept a perfect pace for us. He made excellent use of public transit all day long, and we got to see all the things we wanted. Highly recommend!
Masahisa M.
Keith Many thanks for coming all this way. Today turned out to be an unseasonably warm summer day, and I imagine you must be quite tired. Next time, please visit with your wife and daughter. Wish you safe return home with pleasant memory. Thanks Masahisa
Abel G.
“Exactly what we were looking for!”
Masahisa did a fantastic job guiding us in Kyoto, optimal scedule tailored to our needs. He shared his deep knowledge of arts and culture and did it all in an entertaining way.
Masahisa M.
Abel When I was together with your family, I was reminiscing about the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, the Royal Palace, the Parliament Building, and the floating restaurant that I visited several times. Thank you so much for coming all the way from the beautiful 'Pearl of the Danube.' Thanks Masahisa
$313/ per group
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