Ise Shrine Tour: Sacred Beauty and Culture

Discover Ise’s sacred shrines and stunning coastlines on a full-day tour from Nagoya. Immerse in nature, spirituality, and local cuisine with an expert guide.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ise Shrine Geku - The guide will escort visitors through the vast grounds and majestic cypress groves of Ise-Jingu, offering insights into Shintoism, the shrine’s history, and the appropriate actions to take as the group proceeds to the Inner Shrine.
  • Okage Yokocho - The guide will lead a tour of Okage Yokocho, followed by a lunch break and…
What's Included
  • Transportation during the tour
  • Omikuji (lucky fortune) at Futami-Okitama Shrine
  • Choice of English, Spanish, French, or Chinese speaking guide
  • Entry fees at all tour locations
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation to/from Nagoya Station before/after the tour
Additional Information

Embark on a spiritual adventure through Japan with a one-day excursion from Nagoya to Ise.
This intimate group tour invites participants to stroll under the majestic cypress trees of Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu), admire the famous wedded rocks of Meoto Iwa, indulge in local culinary delights, and visit Mikimoto Pearl Island to observe the traditional Ama…

Location
Nagoya Station
The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Pattywo2763ot
Mar 7, 2026
Excellent day trip from Nagoya! - Kim and Vincent were the best tour guides I ever had! They were kind and informative. Highly recommended!!
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Safari749582
Jan 28, 2026
Toir to Isse Jingu from Nagoya Station - We had a great tour today. The trip to the Isse Grand shrine, Kotaijingu, was excellent I learnt a lot about the Shinto traditions, gods and mythology. The beauty of the Nature forest park was never outplayed by the shrines themselves. The shrine by the sea was also beautiful with the force of the sea and wind. Our guude and driver were very good. Would reccommend.
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Fr22026
Jan 28, 2026
Insight to important Shinto shrine not often visited by non Japanese - Very interesting as very different experience The shrines were tranquil despite a lot of people These areas are very important to the Japanese but very few caucasians visit
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Klcbourne
Jan 28, 2026
Great day trip to sacred shrines from Nagoya - Great tour of Ise sacred shrines and Meoto-Iwa. Beautiful scenes and so special to see and understand why these sites are so important. Shoko was a great guide and we had an excellent driver.
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Juandn7387vi
Nov 14, 2025
Ise’s Sacred Shrines - It was a great experience, Mir was our tour guide and he explained everything very well. Mr. Iwasaki drove so smooth. We enjoyed very much. Highly recommended..
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Jeff_l
Oct 13, 2025
A day jaunt to national treasures. - Nice and private limited number of people tour. Both guide and driver were prompt and kind. Was able to see what Japan is like outside of the big city life yet still see national treasures. The historical information shared about the sites was good and interesting without being overwhelming and all questions were answered when asked. The trip is about 100km and a little over and hour each way by bus.
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Rbydwjy64b
Oct 10, 2025
It was a great tour:... - It was a great tour: interesting and not rushed at all. There was rain, but not heavy and it added to the atmosphere, especially at the shrine. Shoko-san was a fantastic guide: kind, funny (I loved her quizzes) and very informative. She answered all of our questions and gave us great tips for food. The driver, Iwasaki-san, was lovely too, always greeting us with a smile and very careful. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Ramonw262
Oct 10, 2025
Excellent tour to Ise - We joined a day tour from Nagoya to Ise with Choco as our guide and an excellent driver whose name unfortunately escapes me. The entire experience was exceptional. Choco was knowledgeable, friendly, and kept the group on schedule while sharing fascinating cultural and historical insights. We visited Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingū), explored Okage Yokocho, a charming traditional street where we had a delicious lunch, and ended the day at the Meoto Iwa (Husband and Wife Rocks) on the coast. The pacing was perfect, transportation was comfortable, and the atmosphere throughout the tour was warm and engaging. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience Ise’s most iconic sites in a well-organized and enjoyable way.
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Kenneth
Oct 10, 2025
Excellent small group tour of Ise Shrine and Meoto-Iwa - Really wonderful small group day tour in a mini-bus down to the Ise Peninsula for a guided tour of Ise Grand Shrine and Meoto-Iwa. Our guide, Shoko was wonderful throughout the day.
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Kipo1
Sep 24, 2025
Great day trip - Very good day trip to the most important shrine in Japan, in the middle of beautiful nature. Very good local food on site. The tour guide was very good and could teach us the history of Shintoism. In the small group and with friendly driver it was fun.
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From $201
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).