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Ise Shrine Tour - Fits for Cruise ship passengers

Art, Culture, & Historical

Mie

English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 10 people

This tour includes visiting Geku and Naiku of Ise Grand Shrine. From the olden time, correct order to visit is Geku and then Naiku. So we will follow traditional order.

Meeting point is selectable from Toba Station or Iseshi station with adjustable meeting time. So, this may be one of the suitable tours for the guest from cruise ship. The tour will be carried out using public transportation. The following itinerary is based on the meeting time of 10:30 at Toba Marine Terminal.

Tetsuya T.

4.78 / 5

(9 reviews)

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Basically, Ise-shi station. ( It can be changed in some extent such as Nagoya station, Ise-shi station, Toba Marine Terminal. Ugata station and Kashikojima station )

11:50 AM

Geku Of Ise Shrine

It was founded in 1,500 years ago. Deity Toyouke who is good harvest and economical growth is enshrined there. We visit Main Sanctuary and one sub-shrine in the precinct. On the way back, we will visit Sengukan Museum, where replica of full-scale of main shrine building is displayed inside.

01:20 PM

Oharai Machi Street and Okage Yokocho Block

Oharai Machi street was originated as shopping and eating place for attendants of Ise pilgrimages. In additions, Okage Yokocho street was founded lately to attract more visitors. Over there, you can enjoy Ise specialties like Ise Udon, Tekone Sushi and Grilled Turban Shell in addition to fresh fishes and Matsuzaka Beef. Variety of snacks and sweets are also available.

02:30 PM

Naiku of Ise Shrine

It was founded 2000 years ago. The greatest deity - Amaterasu, sun goddess - is enshrined there. Most sacred place. We will visit Main sanctuary and one of the sub-shrines in the precinct. About 8 to 10 millions people visit this shrine every year. Isuzugawa river runs through the precinct and can soak your hands for a kind of ablution at Mitarai-ba. Surrounded by thick forest where 600 and more years old trees are grown with only the sound of birds singing and visitors walking on gravels will heel your stress at the end.

03:40 PM

Naiku Mae Bus Stop

From there, the guide will take you back to the meeting place

Ending Point

Basically, Isuzugawa Station ( It can be changed to the same location as the meeting point )

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee only

What‘s not included

All transportation fee between the sites (you and guide), e.g., About

The guide's transportation cost between the guide's residence and the meeting point (e.g., about 3,000 yen for round trip in case of Toba Marine Terminal as the meeting point)

Admission: 300 Yen/person for Sengukan Museum

I would be delighted to hear your request for meeting point, and then I will let you know how much transportation cost will be and what is ideal meeting time.

Lunch

Tour Important Information

Visitor is expected to wear casual outfits and shoes as some distance of walking is needed in the precinct of Ise Grand Shrines. It is recommended to carry a foldable umbrella as we walk outdoor. Better be prepared for weather change. Especially, in summer time, please wear a cap or a hat.

Important message from the guide

If you need my guide in areas unlisted here, please indicate a particular location in your inquiry. If the area is where I already experienced, I would be delighted to guide you after consent between us in regard to date, price and any other special conditions.

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

Mie Tour Reviews

Laura A.

5 / 5

Oct 6, 2023

Magome and Tsumago Walking Tour with English speaking guide

Gifu

9 hours

Customized

Oct 6, 2023

“Amazing trip to Nakasendo trail”

Tetsuya was very helpful from the get go. He make sure to gather as much information about the trip as possible to ensure that the day will run smoothly. He provided information and alternatives throughout the day, and is very knowledgeable about the area. He made sure the trip was amazing and it was! We will definitely come back and have Tetsuya san guide around the area!

Tetsuya T.

(9 reviews)

Laura-san, Thank you very much for warm and wonderful message. It has been quite a while to walk through Magome mountain pass after covid-19. Weather was unstable, sometimes rain and sometimes cloudy. But anyway I am gland that everything went smoothly and had chances to see you around in those areas. In your comment, the trip was amazing. Thankful to you but I have to tell you actually your kids were amazing because they walked through Magome mountain pass that spans 8 km distance in mountain road without delay. Every time I answered questions from local people and even drivers how to get to Tsumago, they all were surprised at such young children walked through the road. You all helped me to get success in this tour. Once again thank you very much for your ordering this tour and hope to come back Japan again to view other areas, hopefully, with my guiding. Till then, good luck.

Saiyu T.

4 / 5

Aug 30, 2023

Ise Shrine Tour (Geku, Naiku and Meotoiwa) - Long version

Mie

7 hours

Aug 30, 2023

“Great guide!”

The tour with Tetsuya-San was great! The Ise shrines are very beautiful and have a certain majesty to them.

Tetsuya T.

(9 reviews)

Thank you for your comment and hope you enjoy the rest of your tour Tetsuya

Richard H.

5 / 5

Jul 20, 2023

Ise Shrine and Pearl Tour - Ideal for Cruise ship's guests

Mie

6 hours

Jul 20, 2023

“Excellent tour of a truly amazing part of Japan”

We met Tetsuya immediately after disembarking from our ship. He guided us to a train station 10 minutes away and navigated us easily on trains and buses throughout the day - without which we would have had to hire a taxi likely costing $500 more! We visited Ise Jingu Naiku Shrine, Japan's most sacred shrine. Tetsuya, who spoke excellent English, guided us through all the appropriate etiquette: - bowing before going under an arch entrance - purging and cleansing our hands and mouths - throwing a coin into the offering area, bowing and clapping twice We visited the Isuzu river (the truck company is named after the river) and our daughter paddled in the river. We enjoyed wonderful shave ice. Finally we went to the Pearl museum where we learned about cultured pearl making and female pearl divers. Overall we would highly recommend Tetsuya as a guide. He was very knowledgeable, patient and has great communication skills.

Tetsuya T.

(9 reviews)

Thank you very much for warm and thoughtful comment. I am glad to hear that you have enjoyed the tour, and I appreciate your patience in hot and humid weather of the day. On behalf of your daughter, I have to add to the comment that though she dipped her feet in the river - she didn’t paddle, it is the down stream and away from the Uji bridge where it is out of Naiku precinct. So, it is said that some local people sometimes swim over there. I am glad that she could directly touch the nature of the city. It was rare to see not so many tourists are walking around the Shrine as well as Oharai-machi and Okageyokocho areas. Perhaps that is because of this heat and just after three consecutive holidays. This circumstances enabled us to walk smoothly and take some photos just under the steps leading to the Main Sanctuary and near the river and bridge without worrying about passersby. I hope this tour gave you and your family good memories. Though you might have had difficulty in viewing Ama diving show in Mikimoto due to many spectators seated in front of us, please try to consider it is better than open air stand in the summer time, as our room was air-conditioned well. Again thank you very much for being my guests and I hope you will return to your country safely. Bon voyage ! Tetsuya T