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Ise Shrine

Ise Shrine (Ise-jingū) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami, located in the city of Ise in Mie prefecture, Japan. How to get there The Outer Shrine is located in central Ise, about a 5 minute walk from Ise-shi Station, while the Inner Shrine stands several kilometers outside of the city center. The Inner Shrine can be reached by bus from Ise-shi Station or the Outer Shrine in about 15 minutes and 410 Yen. Click here for map Both shrines can also be accessed by the CAN bus, which provides direct connections between the shrines, Ise-shi Station, Edo Wonderland, the Meoto Iwa Rocks and Toba. A one day pass for the CAN bus costs 1000 Yen and provides unlimited rides on the bus, as well as discounts on admission to various attractions. A two day pass is available for 1600 Yen. Ise Jingū Officially known simply as Jingū or "The Shrine", Ise Jingū is in fact a shrine complex composed of a large number of Shinto shrines centered on two main shrines, Naikū and Ge...