Top Things to do in Ise
The 10 Best Things to Do in Ise, Japan
Discover the best top things to do in Ise, Japan including Ise Shrine (Ise Jingu), Ise Shrine Geku, Sengukan, Ise Sea Paradise (Ise Meotoiwa Interactive Aquarium), Tsukiyomi-no Miya, Sarutahiko Shrine, Okage Yokocho, Oharai-machi, Futami Okitama Shrine, Meotoiwa.
Restaurants in Ise
1. Ise Shrine (Ise Jingu)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By SaoShio - Otsu, Japan
小学生のころ、修学旅行でいったものの、当時は関心もなく～
何年か前に友人たちといったけれど時間がなく、あまり記憶に残らず～
今回は事前に調べていきました。近鉄で伊勢にいったので、近鉄とバスのパスをつかいました。まずは外宮へ。外宮には歩いてもいけるけど、時間短縮のためとせっかくパスがあるので、バスでいきました。それからまたバスで内宮へ。順番が大事だそうで、先に外宮、それから内宮だそうです。それと片一方だけの参拝はよくないそうです。
ものすごく大きな木がたくさんあり、パワーをもらえそうです。木に手をあてて拝んで？いる人たちもいました。
You can take a bus at the station and visit Geku and Naigu. (You can put your suitcase in the coin locker, or ask at the counter of the tourist information, next building of the station.) Please visit Geku first and then, visit Naigu.
Ise Grand Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Japan and so many Japanese
worship this shrine.
After visiting Naigu, you can enjoy eating and shopping at 'Okage Yokocho' which is
close to Naigu.
2. Ise Shrine Geku
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By HotEarth - Melbourne, Australia
This temple complex still looks serene and good despite the strong wind and heavy down pour while we were there due to the passing typhoon.
Most of the temple complex buildings look new as they've been reconstructed recently in their practice to revitalize the temple every 20 years.
I could only wished that they would allow photography ar the main temple complex.
3. Sengukan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By bariloche48 - Perth, Australia
This year is the 1 year in 20 when the shrines on alternate sites are built and occupied. This is a display, rather than historical research Museum but it does it brilliantly. There are a lot of AV displays and the process of construction and furnishing is fascinating. There is an English language audio guide which greatly assists. It could be taken further and I hope it is. This year, the Museum is very relevant, but it would be worthwhile any year. If you come to Ise to see the Grand Shrines, see this first.
4. Ise Sea Paradise (Ise Meotoiwa Interactive Aquarium)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
I can play! Saw it! Contact aquarium. You can touch a big body, touches a fang or a beard and take a commemorative photo with you at walking time on the walrus. I'm going to be a cute creature's trick! Handshake with Tsumekashi otter is also popular. You can also purchase souvenirs unique to Sea Paradise at Ise Musouiwa Shopping Plaza. Since various events are held, we recommend that you go after checking the time.
Reviewed By gojira78 - Nagoya, Japan
If you can make your visit off the peak time, you will get a chance to cuddle, interact, and play with beautiful creatures like dolpins, walruses, and sea lions. The staff is great and they all really love their job and the creatures they are taking care of. Keep in mind that this is not an aquarium! Highly recommended for families with little kids.
5. Tsukiyomi-no Miya
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By W7927SH_
I've visited this place as a tourist.
I don't have anything to complain.
Small parking space, not far from a main attraction of Geku.
Unique hori, moat, protecting the site.
Sacred and peaceful atmosphere for locals to pray for the day.
No problem as a local facility.
At the same time, what should I see as a tourist?
I cannot find it...
6. Sarutahiko Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By Kimitaka S
Sarutahiko is a god of "Michihiraki", or opening a way. So, it is good to pray, when you want to begin to do something. Compared with Ise shrine, it is much smaller, but likewise it a quiet and refreshing place. This shrine is just between Ise Naigu and Kintetsu Isuzugawa station. If you don't like to walk, there is, of course, a bus stop nearby.
7. Okage Yokocho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By petrobich - Ayase, Japan
After visiting the Ise Shrine Naiku, there is a street right next to the Main Torii. All the shops look amazing like you are on a time machine. Must visit couple shops that are historically famous and also found only at that location.
8. Oharai-machi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By The_Savvy_Glutton - Melbourne, Australia
Right next to the okage yokocho, this place is similar, filled with local gourmet shops such as grilled Matsusaka beef, scallops, abalone and all, sticky rice cakes exclusive to Ise area, dried fish and seaweed, tofu desserts, udon and tekonezushi shops. You can also find souvenirs here. There are also a few nice dinning places where you can sit down and enjoy a proper meal.
My personal must try items are the ¥1200 premium Matsusaka beef skewers, the forever famous Akafuku mochi and their zenzai (red bean soup with grilled mochi).
Some of the shops are closed on certain days of the week such as the Henba mochi shop which is closed on Monday. So if you have shops you really want to try it's worth doing a little research to make sure they are open on the day. Most lunch places close at 3 with the remaining shops closing around 5PM.
9. Futami Okitama Shrine
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By BertSG - Singapore
Nice pit-stop and we spent 30min there. Good spot for picture taking. As we drove there, public free parking was really in limited supply. Hence, most visitors-tourist had to park at a parkade owned by a souvenir shop that virtually arm twist by charging an initial JPY2k fee. You get back JPY1k if one spends JPY2k on items at the shop.
10. Meotoiwa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By Voodew - Victoria, Canada
This area has seen better days and that's a large part of what makes it appealing for couples. It's quiet and while the touristy shops are still they in very few numbers, if you take the time to walk around this area you will be rewarded with a nice surroundings. The marriage stone here is best views at sunrise and you are supposed to do so, but anytime of the day it is nice to share with your special someone. Don't miss out on some freshly made anko sweets and other interesting creations from local shops which are making it right on site. We found these sweets to be better than the similar ones at Ise Jingu.
Enjoy a nice walking holding hands along the ocean afterwards.
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