1-Day Tour from Nagoya: Ise’s Sacred Shrines and Captivating Coastlines
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1 day
(45)
A full-day tour from Nagoya led by an English or Chinese-speaking guide, visiting Ise Grand Shrine, Mikimoto Pearl Island, and the Meoto Iwa coastal shrine. All admissions, round-trip transport, and an omikuji fortune drawing are included in the tour price.
Meet your guide inside JR Nagoya Station at the base of the silver clock tower, located just before the Taiko-Dori exit across from the Shinkansen gates. Look for a Snow Monkey Resorts tour sign. The bus departs at 09:00, so please arrive a few minutes early.
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Ujitachicho, Ise, Mie
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Arrive at Ise Grand Shrine and begin a guided walk through the cypress groves leading to the Inner Shrine. Your guide will explain the principles of Shintoism, the history of the shrine complex, and the correct customs to follow during the visit. With over 1,500 rituals conducted at the shrine annually, there is a chance of witnessing a ceremony during the visit.
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52 Ujinakanokirichō, Ise, Mie
Duration: 1 hour
Visit Okage Yokocho, a traditional shopping street built in Edo-period merchant house style near the shrine. Your guide will introduce the street before guests have free time for lunch and shopping. Local specialties available include Ise Udon, fried oysters, and spiny lobster. The street also runs alongside the Isuzu River, where guests can take a short walk along the riverbanks.
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1 Chome-7 Toba, Mie
Duration: 1 hour
Your guide will lead you through the island, covering the history of Kokichi Mikimoto's first successful cultured pearl in 1893 and the process by which pearls are formed, harvested, and used in jewelry and other products. The visit includes a live demonstration by traditional Ama sea divers, who harvest oysters using techniques practiced in the region for generations. Pleasenote that the Ama demonstration may be canceled due to weather conditions.
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575 Futamichoe, Ise, Mie
Duration: 45 minutes
Visit the Meoto Iwa wedded rocks, a pair of sacred rocks connected by a large rope and set within the sea off the Ise coastline. The adjacent Futami-Okitama Shrine is known for its collection of frog statues, considered auspicious symbols at this site. The visit includes an omikuji fortune drawing, with your guide on hand to translate the result and advise on the correct response to an unfavorable fortune.
1 Chome-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi
Arrive back at Nagoya Station, where the tour concludes. Return times may vary due to traffic. Onward travel from Nagoya should not be booked before 19:00 to allow for possible delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lunch is not included. A one-hour break is provided at Okage Yokocho, a traditional shopping street near Ise Grand Shrine with a variety of restaurants serving local specialties. Recommended dishes include Ise Udon, fried oysters, and spiny lobster.
The guide is available in English or Chinese. Please select your preferred language at the time of booking.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended year-round. In summer, lightweight and breathable clothing, sunscreen, and a parasol are advised as temperatures can reach 35 degrees Celsius or above. In winter, warm and layered clothing is recommended as temperatures can drop to 0 degrees Celsius.
Coin lockers are available at Nagoya Station before the tour begins. Luggage may also be stored on the bus. Guests with questions about luggage in advance should contact the tour operator directly.
If any part of the itinerary cannot proceed as scheduled due to weather, closures, or other conditions, the tour operator will arrange a suitable alternative and inform guests as early as possible.
We had a great tour today. The trip to the Isse Grand shrine, Kotaijingu, was excellent I learnt a lot about the Shinto traditions, gods and mythology. The beauty of the Nature forest park was never outplayed by the shrines themselves. The shrine by the sea was also beautiful with the force of the sea and wind. Our guude and driver were very good. Would reccommend.
Safari749582
January 28, 2026
Ise experience
Tour leader Ms Kim talked about many fascinating history and folklore related to Ise. She would suggest some excellent photo spot. The management and weather is perfect. Definitely worth attending. Besides, she introduced a lots of food and place that we may try in Nagoya, we are looking forward to explore.
The driver Mr Iwasaki was very nice and also a safe driver, I took a nap when travelling on car. : )
Laiying H
April 2, 2026
Safari749582
January 28, 2026
Toir to Isse Jingu from Nagoya Station
We had a great tour today. The trip to the Isse Grand shrine, Kotaijingu, was excellent I learnt a lot about the Shinto traditions, gods and mythology. The beauty of the Nature forest park was never outplayed by the shrines themselves. The shrine by the sea was also beautiful with the force of the sea and wind. Our guude and driver were very good. Would reccommend.
Laiying H
April 2, 2026
Ise experience
Tour leader Ms Kim talked about many fascinating history and folklore related to Ise. She would suggest some excellent photo spot. The management and weather is perfect. Definitely worth attending. Besides, she introduced a lots of food and place that we may try in Nagoya, we are looking forward to explore.
The driver Mr Iwasaki was very nice and also a safe driver, I took a nap when travelling on car. : )
