Frequently Asked Questions
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These answers were written by AI from the property's official website. The property has not checked them. Collected on August 16, 2026. Prices and times may be out of date, so please confirm anything important with the property.
Access / Parking (1)
Is there parking, and how do I get there?
There are several paid and free car parks around Naiku and Geku. In peak periods a park-and-ride bus is recommended. By train, Kintetsu or JR Iseshi Station is convenient, about 7 minutes' walk from Geku.
ご祈祷 (2)
How long does a prayer take?
Mike, the ordinary prayer, takes about 15 minutes; daidai kagura, with dance and gagaku music, about 25-40 minutes. Applications are taken from 8:00 to 15:30, and advance booking is not possible.
Can I hold a wedding at the shrine?
The shrine does not hold weddings. You can, however, report your marriage through a prayer of marriage announcement (mikagura or mike). Please ask at the kagura hall reception for details.
Accessibility (1)
Is the shrine accessible?
Accessible routes are provided at both Naiku and Geku, shown on the maps on the official website. Visiting by wheelchair is possible, but note that parts of the approach are gravel.
Pets (1)
Can I visit with a pet?
We ask that pets are not brought into the shrine. Please leave your pet at the guard post at the entrance to either Geku or Naiku. Large pets may not be accepted.
参拝マナー (1)
Is there a correct order for visiting?
By custom the proper order is from Geku to Naiku. The long-established practice is to visit Geku (Toyouke Daijingu) first, then travel by bus or otherwise to Naiku (Kotai Jingu).
Nearby information (1)
Where are Okage Yokocho and Oharaimachi?
Oharaimachi runs from the Uji Bridge at Naiku, and Okage Yokocho lies partway along it. They are popular areas with Ise food specialities and souvenirs, worth calling at before or after visiting Naiku.
Goshuin stamps (1)
Can I get a goshuin seal?
Goshuin seals are given at the kagura halls of Naiku and Geku and at each auxiliary shrine. Please receive one after visiting.
Time needed (1)
How long does a visit take?
Geku alone takes about 30-50 minutes, and Naiku alone about 80 minutes. Visiting both, including travel between them, takes around 2 hours at a brisk pace. Including Okage Yokocho and the auxiliary shrines, it can take a full day.
Prices (1)
Is there a charge to visit?
Visiting both Naiku and Geku is free. Prayers (mike and daidai kagura) require an offering. Prayers are accepted at both Naiku and Geku from 8:00 to 15:30, with no booking needed.
Crowds (1)
When is it busiest?
It is especially busy at New Year (1-3 January), during Golden Week and in the summer holidays. Early morning is relatively quiet, so visiting just after the gates open is recommended. A crowding forecast calendar is on the official website.
Other (6)
How do I get there?
About 7 minutes' walk from Kintetsu or JR Iseshi Station to Geku. About 15 minutes by bus from Geku to Naiku. About 5 minutes from Ise IC on the Ise Expressway.
What is the address?
1 Ujitachicho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture (Naiku) / 279 Toyokawacho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture (Geku)
How much is admission?
Visiting is free (an offering is required for prayers).
When is it closed?
Open all year.
What are the opening hours?
January to April and September 5:00-18:00; May to August 5:00-19:00; October to December 5:00-17:00.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.