Shrine Spots in Ise Area

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Shrine

Ise Jingu Naiku

Travel / Tourism

Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujitachichou 1

This is the other one of Ise Jingu’s shogu, officially called Kotaijingu. It is considered to have begun when the imperial princess Yamato-hime-no-miya determined that Amaterasu Omikami would be enshrined on the banks of the Isuzugawa River. Crossing over the Ujibashi Bridge and proceeding along the long gravel path that approaches the shrine over which Japanese cedar trees tower, one will arrive at the o-seiden (main building), which is enclosed by multiple layers of fencing. The vast grounds include a kagura hall, betsugu (an associated shrine), and free rest areas for worshippers, and the entire area is enveloped in a sacred atmosphere. Visitors can take a bus from Isuzugawa Station or Ujiyamada Station and get off at the Naiku-mae stop.
Futami Okitama-jinja Shrine

4.0

381 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Futamichoue 575

A Shinto shrine famous for the Meoto Iwa (“Married Couple Rocks”) situated 700 meters off the coast. The shrine is dedicated to the god Sarutahiko Okami. The offshore Meoto Iwa are sacred rocks affiliated with Sarutahiko Okami. The rocks serve as a torii gate for those worshiping the sun. Because of their resemblance to a married couple cuddling close, the Meoto Iwa are said to be a symbol of matrimonial harmony and luck in love. Each year, on the summer solstice, you can come to worship the morning sun as it rises between the rocks. Numerous Futami frog statues, messengers of the gods donated by people whose prayers at the shrine were granted, can be found on the shrine grounds.

Several shrines along the walkway that clings to the cliff side. Dedicated to Mikestu the Shinto goddess of marriage harmony. Many statue frogs to pat for a wish. And the fascinating folklore story...
Sarutahiko Shrine

4.0

418 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujiurata 2-1-10

Sarutahiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami. It is recorded in the ancient Kojiki and Nihon shoki that the great god Sarutahiko Okami guides everything towards the best state. According to legend, after guiding Amaterasu’s grandson to Takachiho, he married Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. He then chose to reside in Ise and from there guided the development of the nation. A shrine known as the Sarume Shrine, dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, is located on the shrine grounds. When the sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami hid herself in a cave, she was persuaded to come out again after a kagura performance of song and dance by Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. Accordingly, she is worshiped as the goddess of the performing arts.

The deity enshrined at Sarutahiko Shrine is Sarutahiko Oogami who appears in every event and lead us to the best direction. The deity is described Japanese old historical documents such as Kojiki...
Ise Jingu Geku

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 279

This is one of Ise Jingu’s shogu and enshrines the deity Toyo’uke-no-Omikami, who provides companionship and sacred food to Amaterasu-Omikami. The official name is Toyo’ukedaijingu. Toyo’uke-no-Omikami is revered as the guardian deity of industry related to the necessities of life (food, clothing & shelter) as well as various other types of industry. In addition to the Shogu, the premises of which are covered in white gravel, is the Magatamaike Pond where there is a Kiyomori camphor tree related to Taira no Kiyomori and where Japanese iris and bloom, and the Mimaya where sacred horses were kept, as well as four betsugu (associated shrines). It is customary to worship here first before moving on to the Naiku. The closest train station is Iseshi Station.
Tsukiyomi-no-miya

4.0

90 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Miyajiri 1-3-19

This shrine is dedicated to the same Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto as the Inner Ise Shrine associated shrine Tsukiyomi-no-miya but is located in a shopping district in the center of Ise. This shrine has old connections to an ancient river called Okawara and farming in the area. The road that stretches straight from the Outer Ise Shrine’s Kitamikado Gate to Tsukiyomi-no-miya is known as the path of the gods and as such there is custom to avoid walking in the center of the road to allow the gods to pass. The shrine is about a 10-minute walk from the JR Iseshi Station.

外宮から少し歩くことになりますが，決して歩けない距離ではなく，折角外宮にお詣りしたのであれば，月読宮にもお詣りすると良いでしょう。
Kazahinomi-no-miya

4.5

35 Reviews

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Ise city Mie Prefecture Ise city Ujihodate cho 1 Nakgyu region

This associate shrine of Inner Ise Shrine is dedicated to the gods Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Shinatobe-no-Mikoto who govern the wind and the rain. Originally called the “Wind Shrine,” after the Mongolian army was driven off by the kamikaze (divine wind) during the Kamakura-Period the shrine was elevated to the Kazahinomi no Miya. Midway along the path towards Kazahinomi-no-miya you’ll cross a river and the beautiful bridge across the river is very popular with shrine visitors.

ご祭神は、級長津彦命、級長戸辺命瀧祭神で、別宮10社中9位とのことです。正宮、荒祭宮、風日祈宮、大山祇神社・子安神社の順でお参りするのがルールのようですが、道なりでお参りすると風日祈宮、正宮、荒祭宮、大山祇神社・子安神社の順になってしまいます。島路川を風日祈宮御橋でわたってお参りします。途中の景色は大変美しいです。
Koube no Miya Yomo Shrine

4.5

19 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Wataraiguntaikichou Ouchiyama 3314-2

This shrine is affectionately referred to as “atama no miya-san” or “okashira-san” because of the benefits it is said to confer upon the upper parts of the body, particularly the head. According to legend, the skull of Karahashi Chujo Mitsumori was enshrined here in 1191. Many visit to pray for academic achievement, mercantile wisdom, healing for head injuries and illnesses, especially during exam season. The water of the “Koube fountain” close to the main building is said to grant wisdom, and the nearby “Koube stone” is said to heal illness. The closest station is Ouchiyama Station.

何人もの人の顔が浮かび上がったように見える岩が不思議です。頭の神様は日本でここしかないと言われています。
Taka-no-miya

4.0

16 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 279 within the territory

One of the four associated shrines of Outer Ise Shrine, the god Toyouke no Omikami no Aramitama is enshrined here. After passing the giant boulder called Kameishi you’ll have to climb 98 stone stairs to reach this shrine. It is said that the Kameishi boulder came all the way from the cave of the sun god on Mt. Takakura. Because of the shrine’s elevated position on the hill it was once called “Tall” no Miya. For visitors with bad backs and legs who cannot climb the stairs a Taka-no-miya remote worshiping station was constructed.

一般に伊勢神宮というと、この外宮と内宮でワンセットと思われますが、それ以外にも125社の神社があるそうです。この「多賀宮（たかのみや）」は、外宮の別宮として、一番高い格式だそうで、お祀りしているのは「豊受大御神荒御魂」とのこと。豊受大御神は、外宮の正宮にお祀りしている神様なので、この「荒御魂（あらみたま）」こそが、多賀宮の肝なのだと思いますが、由緒書きによれば「荒々しく格別に顕著なご神威をあら...
Koyasu Shrine

4.0

14 Reviews

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Mie Ise-shi Ujitachicho 1

This Shinto shrine is one of the shrines in the Naiku inner shrine area of the Ise Jingu shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Konohananosakuyabime-no-Mikoto, daughter of Oyamatsumi-no-Kami. The shrine was built to celebrate the story of Konohananosakuyabime-no-Mikoto safely giving birth to three fire gods amidst a raging inferno. In turn, the shrine is seen by locals as a guardian shrine of conception, safe childbirth, and protection from evil and misfortune.

目立たないところにありますが、安産祈願などで特に女性参拝者が多い神社です。宇治橋を渡って右手に進むと内宮の正宮方面ですが、宇治橋を渡って左手にあります。距離はさほど遠くありませんので、せっかくの機会なので、参拝されてみてはいかがでしょうか。この、子安神社のとなりには大山祇神社も鎮座しています。どちらもあまり大きなお社ではありません。
Kaze-no-miya

4.0

13 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 279 within the territory

One of the four associated shrines of Outer Ise Shrine, this shrine is in front of the main shrine to the left of the Kameishi boulder. Like the Kazahinomi-no-miya associated shrine of the Inner Ise Shrine this shrine is dedicated to the gods Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Shinatobe-no-Mikoto who govern the winds. Originally just a small shrine around a Japanese cedar, after the Mongolian army was repulsed by the kamikaze (divine wind) it was elevated to the status of associated shrine. As the newest of the associated shrines it is also fourth in rank.

外宮の別宮という格付けのお宮。この神様は、蒙古襲来の時に神風を吹かせたことを評価されて、別宮に出世したそうです。雨風は農作物に大きな影響を与えるので、大事な神様です。外宮でのお参りの順番は、正宮→多賀宮→土宮→風宮とのことです。とても他の二つの別宮と併せて、静かな雰囲気の中でお参りできます。
Takiharanomiya Shrine

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Mie Pref. Wataraiguntaikichou Takihara 872

This is the associated shrine of the prestigious Koutai Shrine (the inner shrine of Ise Shrine) which has been called “Omikami no Tonomiya” (another shrine for Amaterasu) since long ago. Unlike other auxiliary shrines, it is parallel with Takihara-narabinomiya Shrine and has many places with holds. Large Japanese cedar trees that are over several hundred years old in the sacred area. Sacredness and grandeur can be felt with their presence. Worshippers generally go from Takiharanomiya Shrine to Takihara-narabinomiya.
Tsukiyomi-no-miya

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Nakamurachou 742-1

The God Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto, who controls the phases of the moon and governs over the calendar, is enshrined here at Tsukiyomi-no-miya, an associated shrine of Inner Ise Shrine. After the gods Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto gave birth to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu they then gave birth to Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto. Tsukiyomi is said to be one of the pillars of the gods. Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto was entrusted with governing the night world. The shrine is about a 10-minute walk from Isuzugawa Station on the Kintetsu Toba Line.
Tsuchi-no-miya

3.5

8 Reviews

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 279 within the territory

One of Outer Ise Shrine’s four associated shrines, which is located past the Kameishi boulder on the right. Originally the shrine was dedicated to the local protection deity Yamada-no-hara but after Outer Ise Shrine was established it changed to the protective deity Jinushigami. In 1128 to protect the land against repeated flooding of the Miyagawa River the shrine was promoted to associated shrine of Outer Ise Shrine. Unlike the rest of the associated shrines which face south, Tsuchi-no-miya faces east.

外宮の御正宮に向かって左手に、多賀宮と、この土宮、そして風宮があります。正宮に次ぐ格式を持つ、とても大事なお宮様。場所は、外宮の正宮に向かっていると、その途中に神域として囲われた「三ツ石」呼ばれる自然石があります。そこを左に曲がって、100数十ｍです。
Yamatohime-no-miya

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Kusubechou 5

Approximately 2,000 years ago, on the orders of the sun goddess Amaterasu, Yamatohime-no-Mikoto established the Inner Ise Shrine at the head of the Isuzugawa River. The Yamatohime-no-miya Shrine dedicated to Yamatohime was founded in 1923. Follow the path on the west side of the shrine guardian house to find a place for exorcisms, a purifying station, and a warehouse for ritual utensils. From the Ise Interchange on the Ise Expressway it’s about a three-minute drive.
Geku Shogu

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Mie Ise-shi Toyokawacho 279

"The main shrine of the Geku outer shrine area of the Ise Jingu shrine, an area which is also known as Toyouke Shrine. Standing at the foot of Mt. Takakura, the shrine is dedicated to Toyouke-Omikami, goddess of industry and the essentials of food, clothing, and shelter. This area and the Naiku inner shrine area were once known as the ""Two Grand Shrines,"" and it had a palace, held rites, and was visited by emperors in the same way as Kotai Shrine (now the Naiku inner shrine area). However, it is said the two areas were not of equal status, and it was Kotai Shrine which was the highest ranking and the center of imperial Shinto shrines. It is now customary for festival rituals to be first held in the Geku outer shrine area, and standard for visitors in turn to first visit the Geku area before proceeding to the Naiku inner shrine area."
Ise Jingu Geheiden

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Mie Ise-shi Ujitachicho 1

This treasure hall was constructed in the same Shinmei style as the main hall. It features thatch and cypress bark gabled roofing, a Hirairi style construction, and is distinctive with its raised flooring with balustrades in each corner. The ancient sacred treasures are stored inside. The Geheiden is separated into two separate shrines, the inner and outer shrines. Visitors can view the inner shrine up close, but the outer shrine cannot be viewed beyond the outermost fences. Like the main hall, the inner and outer shrines are renovated every 20 years in a ShikinenSengu ceremony.
Matsushita Yashiro

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Futamichoumatsushita

This shrine is located in the Matsushita area of Futami Town in Ise City, Mie Prefecture inside of a thick, serene forest. Little is known about its construction, though it is said that Susanoo no Mikoto was enshrined here more than a thousand years ago. Sugawara no Michizane and Fusho Ichiza are enshrined here as well. Local legends say that Susanoo stayed at a home in the area during his travels and bequeathed a thatch ring that wards off disease as thanks. This became the origin of the special tags tied to gates in Ise folklore. The main shrine building has a thatched roof, and there is a camphor tree over 2,000 years old that was designated a prefectural natural treasure.
Aramatsuri-no-miya

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Ujitachichou 1 inside the Nambuya area

Of the 14 associated shrines of Ise Shrine the main building of this shrine is the largest and the tallest. While the enshrined deity is the same sun goddess Amaterasu as the main temple, the aspect enshrined here is the Aramitama, a rough and violent side of the deity. One should visit this shrine after visiting the main shrine.
Outer Ise Shrine Kaguraden

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Mie Pref. Iseshi Toyokawachou 279 within the territory

The kagura hall for special prayer at the Outer Ise Shrine. While no one other than the Emperor could make offerings at the main shrine the kaguraden was constructed during the Meiji-Period for those who wished to make offerings. There is a window to accept prayers on behalf of the sun goddess and to make requests for prayers, an area for the kagura Shinto dance, an area for offerings, and they accept donations towards the next rebuild of the temple ceremony. There is also a place for the awarding of charms and amulets. You can receive a red stamp commemorating your visit to the shrine here as well.
Mishiodono Jinja Shirine (Ise Jingu Naigu Shokansha)

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Mie Ise-shi Futamicho

Located in Mishiodono-jinja Shrine to the west of Futamiura Beach, this facility produces the coarse salt that is essential to many of Ise-jingu Shrine’s ceremonies using the same traditional method it has been using for years. The shrine’s origins are unknown, but the name “Mishioden” appears in the “Enryaku Gishikisho” written in 804. The hardened salt for “Mishio yakigatame” production process occurs twice a year in October and March. Every year on October 5th, a Mishioden ceremony is held to pray for the safe production of the salt and the development of the salt industry.

Mie Ise

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Mie Areas

Spread across the eastern side of the Kii Peninsula, Mie prefecture boasts hundreds of kilometers of pretty coastline comprising the oyster-rich Toba city and Shima National Park all the way down to Kumano, a city that marks the beginning of part of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, which runs into neighboring Wakayama prefecture. However, Mie is best known for the Ise Jingu Shinto shrine inland, one of the oldest and largest shrines in the country.