Ise Jingu Guide: Japan’s Most Sacred Shinto Shrine in Mie Prefecture
Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture is the most sacred site in Shinto and the spiritual heart of Japan. This complete first-timer’s guide covers the Geku (Outer Shrine) and Naiku (Inner Shrine), how to get there from Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Nagoya, the 2,000-year-old reconstruction tradition, Oharaimachi shopping street, Ise udon and Matsusaka beef, where to stay in Futami and Toba, and the etiquette you need to know for a respectful, rewarding visit.
