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Passing through the torii gate Iseshi Station leads to the approach to Geku

Walk straight for 8 minutes to reach Geku

Before the war, this street was a row of inns, but now it is lined with many shops.
Restaurants, souvenir shops, pearl stores and sweets.
Take a stroll around Iseshi Station.

List of surrounding areas

You can easily travel to all the tourist spots in Ise Shima, such as the Naiku Shrine, Meoto Iwa Rocks, and Toba Aquarium.
  • Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)

    • Opening hours

      【January to April】From 5:00 to 18:00
      【May to August】From 5:00 to 19:00
      【September】From 5:00 to 18:00
      【October to December】From 5:00 to 17:00

      We recommend visiting Geku before breakfast.
      After departing from our lodge, it will take about an hour to visit Geku and then return.
      We recommend visiting the Naiku Shrine after checking out.
      We can also store your luggage before check-in and after check-out.
    • Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)

      【Inner Shrine】
      A 15-minute drive or bus ride from our inn, this shrine enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestor of the Imperial family.
      Its official name is "Jingu" and it is centered around Toyouke Daijingu (Geku) and Kotaijingu (Inner Shrine).
      It is a collective name for 125 shrines, including auxiliary shrines, subordinate shrines, subordinate shrines, subordinate shrines, and subordinate shrines.
      It is the chief deity of all Japanese people and the spiritual home of the Japanese people.
      In 2013, the Shikinen Sengu ceremony, which takes place once every 20 years, was held.

      【Geku】
      A five minute walk from our inn is where Toyouke Omikami, the god of food and grains, is enshrined.
      He is the guardian deity of all industries, including food, clothing, and shelter.
    • Shikinen Sengu Memorial Hall

      The Shikinen Sengu Memorial Hall was built to commemorate the 62nd Shikinen Sengu in 2013.
      A new museum, Sengukan, has opened at the Geku Ise Grand Shrine (Geku).
      At Sengukan, you can see the process of making sacred treasures, which is not usually available to the public.
      You can learn about shrine architecture in an easy-to-understand way.
    • Tsukiyomi Shrine

      A 10-minute walk from our inn, this is a branch shrine of the Outer Geku that enshrines Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto, the younger brother of Amaterasu Omikami.
    • Tsukiyomi Shrine

      20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by bus from the Naiku Shrine.
      A branch shrine of the Inner Shrine that enshrines Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, the younger brother of Amaterasu Omikami.
    • Annex Izushi Shrine

      40 minutes on the Shima Line from Kintetsu Iseshi Station.
      Get off at Kaminogo Station and walk for 15 minutes. It is the Ichinomiya of Shima Province and has been known as Harumiya since ancient times.
      This is a branch shrine of the Inner Shrine that is highly revered by fishermen and female divers.
    • Takihara Shrine

      From JR Iseshi Station, take the Sangu Line or Kishu Main Line for approximately 60 minutes.
      Get off at Takihara Station,20 minutes walk.
      It has long been known as Harukamiya, and its name comes from the many large and small waterfalls that are found there, hence the name Takihara. It is a branch shrine of the Inner Shrine.
    • Annex: Yamatohime Shrine

      10 minutes by bus from JR Iseshi Station, 20 minutes on foot from the inn.
      The newest shrine within the shrine, this is a branch shrine of the Inner Shrine that enshrines Yamatohime-no-mikoto.
  • Facilities around Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)

    • Shrine Chokokan Shrine

      Chokokan is a comprehensive museum of history and culture that displays the history of shrine worship and Japanese culture.
      The Chokokan Museum was planned in the 1890s by the Shinenkai Foundation as Japan's first private museum.
      It was a national project headed by Prince Arisugawa.
      It was completed in 1909 as a single-story Renaissance-style reinforced concrete building.
      It was designated as a national registered tangible cultural property in 1998.
    • Okage Yokocho/Oharaimachi

      Oharaimachi is a thriving area in front of the Inner Ise Grand Shrine (Geku) of Ise Grand Shrine.
      The beautiful cobblestone street that runs for about 800m from Uji Bridge along the Isuzu River includes
      The townscape is lined with houses built in the gabled, hipped roof, and gabled roof styles that are unique to Oise-san.
      The streets are lined with souvenir shops, restaurants and merchants.
      After worship, you can enjoy a walk around the town.
      There are also historical buildings such as the Jingu Dojo and the chief priest's office.
      It is filled with the retro atmosphere that is characteristic of Oise-san.
  • Nearby Shrines

    • Futami Shrine and Meoto Iwa Rocks

      10 minutes on the Sangu Line from JR Iseshi Station.
      Get off Futamino-Ura Station,15 minutes walk.
      It is called Hama-sangu, and since ancient times, people who visit Ise Grand Shrine (Geku) have
      It was customary to perform a purification ritual at Futamiura beforehand.
      As an alternative, you can now receive Muku Shio-harai purification at Futami Shrine.
      In addition, the Meoto Iwa Rocks, famous for their sunrises, are 9m high for the male rock and 4m high for the female rock.
      Five large 35m-long ropes are strung up around the shrine, and the sunrise and sunset are held around the summer solstice.
      Around the winter solstice, the full moon can be seen between the rocks.
    • Sarutahiko Shrine

      10 minutes walk from Ise Grand Shrine (Geku), Inner Shrine.
      Sarutahiko-no-Okami and his descendant, Ota-no-Mikoto, led the deity Ninigi on the descent of the heavenly grandson.
      Known as the "God of Opening the Road," the shrine is worshipped as a shrine for traffic safety and protection from bad luck.
      In addition, facing the main hall is Sarume Shrine, which enshrines Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto.
      He is also worshipped as the god of performing arts.
    • Ishigami Shrine

      60 minutes by car from our hotel.
      At Shinmei Shrine in Osatsu, Toba City, 25 gods are enshrined.
      Among them is a small shrine on the approach to the shrine, where there is a goddess affectionately known as Ishigami-san.
      The enshrined deity is Tamayorihime-no-mikoto, the mother of Emperor Jimmu.
      It has been said since ancient times by female divers that "one of a woman's wishes will be granted."
  • Recommended spots

    • The approach to Geku is charming with Geku lanterns inviting you to the Geku Shrine.

      Approach to Geku

      Passing through the torii gate Iseshi Station will take you to Geku.
      This is the approach Geku
      This street once flourished as a post town.
      Nowadays, there are many long-established shops, restaurants, and souvenir shops lined up.
      Take a leisurely stroll and enjoy shopping and dining.
    • A long-established pearl shop with over 100 years of history located along the approach to Geku

      Oyama Pearl Shop

      With the belief that we want people to feel closer to pearls,
      A pearl store where you can also learn about pearls

      Visitors can learn about real pearls.
      You can choose your own beads and consult about custom-made products.
      They will also teach you how to repair and care for your own pearl accessories.

      The adjacent drink stand, "Next Door in Oyama Pearl Store," serves original craft beer with pearls.
      You can also enjoy "I'm Almost Cleopatra", wine, champagne, soft drinks, etc.
    • Kawasaki Merchants Hall

      15 minutes walk from the inn.
      Ise Kawasaki Merchants' Hall is a valuable building that retains the atmosphere of the Kawasaki wholesale district from way back when.
      This is a representative merchant's residence in Kawasaki, with a site of approximately 2,000m2, including seven storehouses and two townhouses.
    • Furuichi Townscape

      20 minutes walk from the inn.
      It once flourished as an entertainment district with the increasing number of pilgrims to Ise Shrine.
      During the Edo period, it was counted as one of the three major red-light districts.
      There is no trace of it from those days now, but it is located halfway between Geku and inner shrines of Ise Grand Shrine (Geku).
      Even today, along the road connecting Geku and the Inner Shrine,
      You can feel the atmosphere of the past at places like Magichi Ryokan and Sakuragi Jizo.
    • Heaven's Rock Cave

      30 minutes by bus from JR Iseshi Station to Shukuura/Goza Port.
      Get off at Amanoiwatoguchi,20 minutes walk.
      Ama-no-Iwato is a legendary place where Amaterasu Omikami is said to have hidden herself.
      Furthermore, Erihara's water has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters.
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