Tour to recreate the Ise pilgrimage of the Edo (1600s A.D.) – Chubu Region, Japan

EXPERIENCE

9:00 Meet at Ise City, Toba City, or Shima City
(This tour will be by car)

Visit Married Couple Rocks and Futami Okitama Shrine
In the past, people performed misogi by bathing in tidal water, but today, people perform misogi by visiting Futami Okitama Shrine.
From Futami Okitama Shrine, you can also see Meoto-iwa.

Visit the Geku (Toyouke Grand Shrine) of Ise Jingu
The deity is Toyouke-no-omikami, the god of food and industry.
After visiting the main shrine, you can also visit the separate shrines, Taka-no-miya, Tsuchi-no-miya, and Kaze-no-miya.

We will have lunch at OHARAIMACHI and OKEGAYOKOCHO, the approach to the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu (Imperial Grand Shrine).
(This can be changed to a local restaurant if you prefer.)
You can also buy Japanese traditional crafts and souvenirs in OHARAIMACHI and OKEGAYOKOCHO.

Ise Jingu, Naiku (Koutai Jingu)
The deity is Amaterasu Omikami, who is regarded as the general deity of the people.
After visiting the main shrine, you can also visit the separate shrines, Aramatsuri-no-miya and Kazahinomi-no-Miya.

Mt. Asama and Kongoshoji Temple
This temple protects the demon’s gate of Ise Jingu Shrine.
After visiting the main hall, go to Okunoin Temple.
On both sides of the path leading to the Okunoin Temple, stupas 2 to 8 meters high are erected.

Take a footbath at the observatory near Mt. Asama and Kongoshoji Temple to relieve the fatigue of the day.

17:00 Dismissal to Ise City, Toba City, or Shima City

HIGHLIGHTS

Formal visit to Ise Jingu Shrine through the traditional route of worship
Visit 4 shrines and temples
Taste the specialties of Ise-Shima

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