Ise Jingu Naiku (Inner Shrine)

伊勢神宮内宮（皇大神宮）

Ise Jingu is not one shrine but a group of 125 shrines centered on Naiku (the Inner Shrine) and Geku (the Outer Shrine). Naiku, in Ise City, is dedicated to Amaterasu-omikami, the ancestral deity of the Imperial family. Visitors cross Uji Bridge into wide forested grounds through which the Isuzu River flows. By old custom, people visit Geku first and then Naiku.

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Visitor information

Opening hours: Open 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM in January–April and September, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM in May–August, and 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM in October–December.
Getting there: Take a bus about 20 minutes from JR or Kintetsu Iseshi Station and get off at the Naikumae stop.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

It is best not to bring large luggage, because the paths in the shrine area are gravel.
Wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at the guard posts; reservations are not accepted.
There are traffic restrictions at New Year and during long holidays; park where you are directed.

Tips for Muslim visitors

Photography is allowed in the grounds except in front of the main sanctuary.
There is no dress code, but respectful clothing is recommended.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Mie and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.