This tour takes you to Ise Jingu, the most prestigious shrine which is related to the Japanese Imperial Family. This sacred shrine consists of 125 shrines centering on the two main sanctuaries: Naiku and Geku. You will visit these two sanctuaries surrounded by natural forest. After visiting shrines, you will go to Oharai Machi and Okage Yokocho, where you can enjoy the townscape unique to Ise and shoppings and local food.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Nagoya
Your hotel
Meet up at your hotel in Nagoya
Kintetsu Nagoya station
Heading to Ise by Kintetsu train starting at 8:10 am and arriving at 9:31am.
Geku ( Outer shrine)
Some 10 minute’s walk takes you to Geku sanctuary which is dedicated to Toyouke Ominami, the deity of food, clothing and housing. You might enjoy a solemn atmosphere here sacred area.
Naiku ( Inner shrine )
Naiku is dedicated to Amaterasu Ominami, the supreme goddess shining like the sun, who is the ancestral Kami of the Imperial Family of Japan. You will go there by taxi.
Oharai Machi and Okage Yokocho
After visiting Ise Jingu shrine, you will come to Oharai Machi town and Okage Yokocho street. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and merchant houses along 800 meter long street. You can enjoy shopping and local food and sake as well as the atmosphere of the old town.
Kintetsu Iseshi station
Going back to Nagoya by train starts at 15:15 arriving at 16:37
Your hotel
Dropping you off at your hotel in Nagoya
Ending Point
At your hotel in Nagoya
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee, hotel pick-up and drop off
transportation fee (you and guide), lunch ( you and guide)
round trip by train from Nagoya to Ise: ¥6260 per person
round trip by taxi from Ise-shi station to Ise Jingu Naiku: ¥4000/group
Instead of traveling by train, participating in a bus tour is available on your request.
I can guide you in Ise in Mie prefecture and in Takayama & Shirakawa-go in Gifu prefecture, if you pay the transportation fee of mine.
Hello, I am Michiko , the same name of Japanese ex-Empress. I am a government certified tour guide.
I have lived in Nagoya ( located between Tokyo and Osaka) for 35 years since I got married.
I worked for JAL as a flight attendant in my 20's. After retiring JAL, I have taught English and Mathematics to junior and senior high school students for 20 years.
I love traveling very much both domestically and abroad and enjoy walking around each city and talking with local people so that I can find out the way how to they live and think about their life. It's quite a fun for me. I also love hiking and mountain climbing in spring, summer and autumn, and skiing in winter.
In the countryside of Japan there still remain those farming and fishery villages where people have been rooted in their land and community, living the way handed down from generation to generation.
You can also enjoy the original Japanese landscape there.
Why don't you get out of the hustle and bustle of your busy life and have a rest rich in nature in the rural Japan enjoying beautiful scenery and local food.
I'm waiting for you!
Tom C.
“Wonderful walk on ancient trail”
Michiko was an excellent and informative guide. She was so enthusiastic and thoughtful and was so fun to talk to. The Nakasando trail was beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend!!
Michiko N.
Dear Tom Colby, Thank you for choosing me as your tour guide this time and writing an excellent review for me. I’m honored to your comments. I really had a terrific time hiking on Nakasendo with such wonderful people like your party. I thank you all for welcoming me warmly. Hopefully we could meet again in Japan or USA. Thanks again. Kind regards, Michiko Nagasaki
Grant G.
“Very wonderful experience. ”
Michiko was a fantastic guide. She designed the tour based on what we wanted to see. She was a wealth of knowledge and extremely kind. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in touring the area around Nagoya.
Michiko N.
Dear Grant and James, Thank you very much for choosing me as your guide this time in Hikone and Iga and also for the finest review for me, which encourages me to aim higher as a tour guide. I’m glad that I could be your help during the tour yesterday. Actually, I really had a great time with such wonderful guys like you!! I was astonished by your vast and in-depth knowledge about Japanese history and Ninja. It’s amazing!! I hope the rest of your trip in Japan will be safe and enjoyable. Thanks again. Hopefully we could meet up again in Japan. Thank you for pictures you took yesterday. Best regards, Michiko Nagasaki
Diane M.
“Ise Shima. Mikimoto”
We had an excellent two day tour. Michiko and Hiroshi were our wonderful guides. We stayed at a local resort that had an excellent view. Michiko provided us with a written itinerary of our tour and answered all our questions. We could not have done this without them. We are extremely grateful.
Michiko N.
Dear Diane and Rod, Thank you very much for choosing me as your tour guide in Ise- Shima region. I appreciate your finest review for me. I feel happy to know that I could be your help to make your dream come true. Hiroshi and I had a delightful time with such a wonderful couple like you. I’ll never forget the memorable time with you. I learned a lot from both of you! It’s very educational. Thank you so much. It’s good for you that cherry blossoms in Japan are welcoming you!! I hope you will continue your trip with safe and healthy. Enjoy your journey!! I’m looking forward to seeing you again in Japan. Thanks again. Sincerely yours, Michiko Nagasaki
$278/ per group