Sophie's Trips

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A recommended course for women's groups who enjoy stylish hotels and beauty salons, and are soothed by forests and waterfalls!

IseJingu Geku

Toyouke-daijingu

10:00 - 10:45

Toyouke-daijingu, located in the center of IseCity with Mt. Takakura in the background, enshrines Toyouke-no-Omikami. Toyouke-no-Omikami is the deity responsible for the meals of Amaterasu-Omikami in Naiku, and is also revered as the guardian deity of food, clothing, shelter, and industry. Passing through the torii gate, stepping on the gravel, and walking along the approach path with gentle sunlight filtering through the trees, you will be filled with a refreshing feeling.

Guest house

11:00 - 11:45

The Guest House, located on FutamiuraBeach of Futamiura, was built in 1897 and is a historic building where successive members of the imperial family and dignitaries from all walks of life came to worship at IseJingu. It is currently open to the public as a museum. The Momoyama-style folded coffered ceiling and chandelier are a beautiful fusion of Japanese and Western style. The building is a nationally designated important cultural property, and the garden is a nationally designated scenic spot.You can see traditional Japanese architecture, such as the dignified design by the top architects of the time, the carefully selected materials, and the skills of the craftsmen.

Kawasaki townscape

12:00 - 13:00

Stroll through the port town that was once called the ``Kitchen of Ise''. There are also cafes and shops in old warehouses, making it a ``kura no town'' where you can enjoy a walk through the town with an atmosphere of elegance. Along the Seta River, merchant houses with white plaster walls and storehouses with thick blackboard walls remain, reminiscent of the Edo period, when the town was a thriving town that welcomed visitors to IseJingu.

IseJingu Geku

oyouke-daijingu

13:15 - 14:15

Toyouke-daijingu, located in the center of IseCity with Mt. Takakura in the background, enshrines Toyouke-no-Omikami. Toyouke-no-Omikami is the deity responsible for the meals of Amaterasu-Omikami in Naiku, and is also revered as the guardian deity of food, clothing, shelter, and industry. Passing through the torii gate, stepping on the gravel, and walking along the approach path with gentle sunlight filtering through the trees, you will be filled with a refreshing feeling.

SenguKanMuseum

Museum of IseJingu

14:20 - 16:00

It is located on the shore of the Magatama Pond in IseJinguGeku and was built to commemorate the 62nd ShikinenSengu in 2013. The basic philosophy is to "convey ShikinenSengu the Jingu Shrine," and this facility displays some of the tools, rituals, costumes, and sacred treasures used in the construction of ShikinenSengu, which is repeated once every 20 years.

Ancient Inn Iku

16:00 - 17:00

A hot spring inn that tells the story of the ancient Ise pilgrimage. It's about a 15 minute leisurely walk through Oharai-Machi and Okage-yokocho to IseJingu Naiku. The lush forest that spreads out in front of the rooms and baths connects directly to the Naiku Forest. This is an inn that makes you feel connected to Ise-san. Inside the hotel, you can enjoy two large public baths and four private open-air baths with different styles.

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