Ise Grand Shrine Travel Guide
Nearby Restaurants
SEAT RESERVATIONMaguro No Morishita / Morishita Store
Maguro No Morishita in Ise features renowned seafood, sushi delights, and Matsusaka beef moments away from Ise Jingu, paired perfectly with local sake.
SEAT RESERVATIONNikodo Horai Tei
Enjoy Matsusaka beef and Ise specialties near Ise Grand Shrine at Nikodo Horai Tei.
SEAT RESERVATIONMatsusaka Ushi Sumibi Yakiniku Iseju
Savor charcoal-grilled Matsuzaka beef in Ise's vibrant Okage Yokocho, known for tradition and flavor.
SEAT RESERVATIONSoba Kiri Saiya
Soba Kiri Saiya in Mie is known for its handmade soba noodles and serene traditional ambiance, set near the historic Ise Shrine.
Ise Grand Shrine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan. The shrine was built in 4 BCE under the rule of Emperor Suinin. The shrine is known for its unique architecture that implements the “yuiitsu shinmei-zukuri” style and houses two shrines: the inner shrine (Naiku) and the outer shrine (Geku). One shrine is dedicated to the sun deity Amaterasu and the other is for the food goddess Toyouke. The shrine is well-kept as its structures, including the Uju bridge and torii gate, are rebuilt every 20 years.
When we say the shrine is rebuilt, this does not mean to repair. The shrine is built on a new location from its previous one and is made to look exactly like the original from the 8th century. The shrine was last built in 2013, and the 63rd shrine will be completed by 2033. The Japanese government spends millions to rebuild the shrine every year to keep the tradition of death and renewal of nature.
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