Things to Do in Ise: Top Attractions & Tourist Spots (2024)

4. Toyouke Daijingu (Ise Jingu Geku, Outer Shrine)

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fyqj1234As one of the oldest shrines in Japan, the Ise Shrine and the entire Ise area are one of the highest-level shrines in Japan. The Ise Shrine is divided into two palaces inside and outside. Relatively speaking, the inner palace is more ancient and natural, and built in the mountains is more clean. The outer palace is built in the city very close to the station, and it is more lively. There are several kilometers on both sides. Anyway, it is definitely not possible to walk down by legs. Unlike the inner palace sacrifices, the outer palace sacrifices are the rich and powerful gods, a god in charge of food, and the level is different, so strictly speaking, Ise's most authentic still has to go to the inner palace. The transportation of Ise Outer Palace is very convenient. From the JR station, there is a Shendao from the Outer Palace that can directly lead to the shrine. It takes about ten minutes to walk. On the scale of the external palace is still general, but several halls of worship are relatively scattered, mainly the main hall and two from the palace, the distance is relatively far, there is one still in the middle of the mountain, whether it is the palace or the wind palace and the Duohe Palace, are very small, but also more original. Like the inner palace, there are many ancient trees on the outer palace side, and the small stones on the ground are also very clean. It is legendary that the stones on the ground are also historically not to be picked up, but now it is different from before, and they are changed to super large stones. I believe no one will take it. It is recommended to take less than an hour to see it to go to the Inner Palace. The souvenirs here are relatively better to buy in the Inner Palace.

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1.1km from downtown