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Ise, Mie

Ise Jingu — Naiku (Inner Shrine)

伊勢神宮内宮（皇大神宮）

Choose Naiku for a longer walk through Ise’s sacred forest, crossing Uji Bridge and following the Isuzu River toward the main sanctuary. It is a separate destination from Geku; allow transport time if visiting both.

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 60–90 minutes
Uji Bridge, the main sanctuary and selected precinct sights, following the official 60- or 90-minute model courses. Excludes buses, Geku, meals, shopping, formal prayers and queues. Based on the shrine’s official model-course options, not a guaranteed completion time.
Getting there: Ise City Tourism Association lists buses to Naiku-mae taking about 20 minutes from Iseshi or Ujiyamada Station, or about 6 minutes from Isuzugawa Station. The walk from Uji Bridge into the shrine is additional. Check current buses and allow for road congestion.
Grounds hours: 05:00–18:00 in January–April and September; 05:00–19:00 in May–August; 05:00–17:00 in October–December. New Year arrangements may differ.
Office hours: Amulets and goshuin: 06:00–18:00, closing at 17:00 in October–December. Formal prayer reception at the Kaguraden: 08:00–15:30. New Year schedules may change. These counters do not follow the full grounds-opening hours.
Admission categories: Ordinary shrine visits are free. Formal prayers, amulets and goshuin are separate. Museum admission and transport are not included.

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What to see

Uji Bridge and its wooden torii
The Isuzu River and wooded approach
Worship at the main sanctuary

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Amaterasu Omikami

A short history

According to shrine tradition, Amaterasu was enshrined here about 2,000 years ago. Naiku is one of the two principal sanctuaries within Ise Jingu, a group of 125 shrines. The institution preserves a tradition of rebuilding its sanctuaries through the Shikinen Sengu ceremonies.

Before you go

The customary order is Geku followed by Naiku, but the official FAQ says there is no compulsory order. Follow the posted right-side walking rule at Naiku. Gravel paths and the long approach need suitable footwear. Observe no-photography signs; the shrine prohibits commercial filming and photography without prior permission. Prayer categories describe traditions and requested prayers, not promised outcomes.

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Location

1 Ujitachi-cho, Ise, Mie

34.4559, 136.7255 · Representative point in or beside the shrine precinct; not a verified visitor entrance or step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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