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Ise Shrine Tour: Sacred Beauty and Culture
5.0
41 Ratings
Nagoya
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.
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 - Your guide will lead you through the expansive grounds and towering cypress groves of Ise-Jingu, providing insights into Shintoism, the history of the shrine, and the proper actions to take as we make our way to the Inner Shrine.
- Okage Yokocho - Your guide will provide you with a tour of Okage Yokocho before stopping for…
- Ise Shrine Geku - Your guide will lead you through the expansive grounds and towering cypress groves of Ise-Jingu, providing insights into Shintoism, the history of the shrine, and the proper actions to take as we make our way to the Inner Shrine.
- Okage Yokocho - Your guide will provide you with a tour of Okage Yokocho before stopping for lunch and free time to purchase souvenirs. The street is home to many well-known restaurants serving up local dishes, craft beer, and Instagramable desserts. We highly recommend the Ise Udon or fried oysters. Feel free to ask your guide for lunch recommendations or let your nose lead the way!
- Meotoiwa Rocks - Our final stop of the tour is Meoto Iwa and Futami-Okitama Shrine. These wedded rocks are another important Shinto location and an excellent spot for photos. If you’re lucky, we may even catch the silhouette of Mt.Fuji in the distance. Your guide will give you a brief tour of Meoto Iwa and help you translate your fortune. Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of time for taking pictures.
What's Included
- Transportation during the tour
- English speaking guide
- Omikuji (lucky fortune) at Futami-Okitama Shrine
- Entry fees at all tour locations
- Transportation during the tour
- English speaking guide
- Omikuji (lucky fortune) at Futami-Okitama Shrine
- Entry fees at all tour locations
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Transportation to/from Nagoya Station
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Transportation to/from Nagoya Station
Additional Information
Located not far from Nagoya, Ise is blessed with abundant natural beauty, from towering cypress groves to indented coastlines and mountains painted in colorful foliage. The region is also home to Japan’s most sacred shrine, Ise-Jingu. Touring these sacred grounds is a special opportunity to understand the heart and soul of the Japanese people. Marvel at…
Located not far from Nagoya, Ise is blessed with abundant natural beauty, from towering cypress groves to indented coastlines and mountains painted in colorful foliage. The region is also home to Japan’s most sacred shrine, Ise-Jingu. Touring these sacred grounds is a special opportunity to understand the heart and soul of the Japanese people. Marvel at the natural beauty of the region and refresh your body and soul with spiritual experiences and delicious cuisine as you are led by an experienced, English-speaking guide from Nagoya on this full-day tour.
- Travel time between destinations/activities included in the total duration
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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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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Patrick
Sep 22, 2025
Fantastic Day Trip from Nagoya - Fantastic experience. It was a very insightful tour, learning about the history of the Ise Shrine and also learning about Shinto mythology
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Aztraveler8899
Sep 8, 2025
Top notch tour guide & driver - We were treated to a simply amazing day out with Shoko (our tour guide) and Iwasaki (our driver). My daughter and I happened to be the only two reservations for the day, so we had very personal service from our team from Snow Monkey Resorts.
From the moment we met our guide at Nagoya Station, to the return in the evening, we were given an insightful view of Japanese history & culture. Both of the locations we visited were less crowded than many tourist sites, which gave us plenty of time to enjoy each shrine and embrace the Shinto tradition. The attached photos share many of the intersting points shared by our guide.
Our day ended with Shoko leading us to our departure line (as it happened to also be her route home). From assisting in shopping, ordering lunch, and helping my daughter practice Japanese, Shoko went above and beyond in her efforts to give us a memorable day. And this was during a very, very hot and humid day (over 97 degrees, with 50% humidity). Iwasaki kept our van cool to help us cool down after walking in the heat. He was a gracious and careful driver, transporting us from the city to the sacred areas.
This will be a forever memory for me and my daughter.
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Lilita9531xo
Sep 8, 2025
Ise's shrines - Shoko was an amazing tour guide and our driver Iwasaki was also really nice. The shrines were beautiful and the view of meoto iwa was amazing. Highly recommend this tour of Ise.
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Camper35643727045
Sep 2, 2025
Ise Day Trip from Nagoya - We were lucky that we were only two on the trip. Our guide Shoko was so nice and gave us a lot of information about all the stops on this tour. Our driver Mr. Asano was also very friendly. I can only recommend this trip
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Resort825649
May 27, 2025
Beautiful rainy day at Ise - We had a wonderful time on this tour visiting the shrines with our guide, Mir, and driver, Iwasaki-san. Despite the rain, the tour was illuminating and it was a fun and relaxing day.
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