Question 1

Is there parking, and how do I get there?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How long does a prayer take?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Can I hold a wedding at the shrine?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Is the shrine accessible?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Can I visit with a pet?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Is there a correct order for visiting?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

Where are Okage Yokocho and Oharaimachi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Can I get a goshuin seal?

Accepted Answer

Goshuin seals are given at the kagura halls of Naiku and Geku and at each auxiliary shrine. Please receive one after visiting.

Question 9

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

Is there a charge to visit?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

When is it busiest?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1 Ujitachicho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture (Naiku) / 279 Toyokawacho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture (Geku)

Question 14

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Visiting is free (an offering is required for prayers).

Question 15

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

Open all year.

Question 16

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

January to April and September 5:00-18:00; May to August 5:00-19:00; October to December 5:00-17:00.

Question 17

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is available. Please check the official information for details.

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