Private Tour
Ise Jingu(Ise Grand Shrine) Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Ise area!
The city houses the Japan’s most sacred Shinto shrine that is about 2000 years old. The shrine is the center of major religious and spiritual activities. The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) . You will also come across the traditional Japanese foods and history while visiting Okage Yokocho street.
Let us know what special requests you have for the day and we will customize your itinerary in advance!
Please be aware the this tour is on foot/with public transport. Ise Jingu Shrine also requires walking long distances in the shrine.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The pick-up/meetup for this tour is on foot/public transport.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ise Jingu
The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) enshrined at Naiku. Naiku is one of the two major shrines of Ise Shrines and is officially known as Kotai Jingu. This is considered as the most sacred shrine in Japan where millions of visitors arrive every month to worship for prosperity, peace and spirituality.
Ise Shrine Geku
The Ise trip is incomplete without paying respect to the supreme deity Amaterasu Omikami (the sun goddess) enshrined at Naiku. Naiku is one of the two major shrines of Ise Shrines and is officially known as Kotai Jingu. This is considered as the most sacred shrine in Japan where millions of visitors arrive every month to worship for prosperity, peace and spirituality.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Ise
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
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Ise Jingu(Ise Grand Shrine) Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
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Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Visited Ise Jingu
Jon R,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a place of long history and cultural significance. Henry, is a wonderful guide. He thoughtfully answered any questions I had. He has a very warm and friendly personality and it was very enjoyable to spend a day with him.
Ask for Henry….
valeries7711,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Henry, Kurata, was excellent and very knowledgeable and very patient. He even walked at our pace…. He was very flexible and totally tailored the tour to our wishes. He helped us find specifically requested shops and even located the items in the stores. The abalone and mochi he recommended were out of this world.
Ise Jingu
JonathanH2897,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted to know more about the Shinto religion since we were visiting Ise, Henry Kurata was extremely knowledgeable and experienced about the area and the relevance of every site. He is a really nice and friendly person with really good english, I highly recommend him.
Ise tour with Henry Kurata
Jonathan H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00In order to fully understand the meaning and deep of the sacred shrines you should come with a tour guide. Henry Kurata was our your guide he was so knowledgeable and answered every question we had, he made our trip better we really enjoy his company and guidance.
Gift trip to celebrate 60th birthday
Travel32362291563,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was able to interact with the guide before the trip and he gave me a lot of advice when I did. We had the best of our ability to hear the wishes of our sons and their daughters who live separately because it was a family trip. We really enjoyed and had a wonderful time on the tour. I am truly grateful.
Jingu Half Day Tour
Q5375RV,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good experience. First of all, I booked my reservation date by mistake for one day, and I noticed it when I received the confirmation email the day before. I thought it would be impossible to cancel and reschedule the day before, so I contacted him at the wrong time, but he was happy to reschedule the day after because his schedule was also available. I don't think we can handle this every time, but I would like to first thank you for arranging this. I was very happy because I was about to give up being a guide. On the day of the tour, we took 4-5 hours to show them around, but we stopped at a place where they would pass without a guide, told us about the history and what was said, and got a lot of emotion that we couldn't feel just by going around. I feel that the shrines of Ise are too wasteful to simply go around. The content that clearly shows why it has Jingu, the highest shrine in Japan, is a must-see. It was a profound and abysmal experience to learn why I have been here for 2,000 years and why I have been able to continue my Shikinen Sengu for nearly 1,500 years. I would like to thank Mr. Kurata for guiding me carefully. Thank you very much.
Learning About Ise Shrines
jmnTravel,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour to the shrine complexes in Ise. The larger complex is set in a beautiful forest adjacent to an old traditional shopping street. Our guide (Kaori) taught us about Shinto history and rituals including minor shrines that i may have not seen without her knowledge. She also knew the key places to take pictures (where allowed), helped us use the optimal mix of train/bus/taxi to get between locations, and took us to the best shaved ice matcha in the town.
Yoshi was our wonderdul. Indispensable co-pilot at Izu Shrine
B3371UM,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mr Yoshi’s knowledge about the Izu Shrine and its history is impeccable. He was our co-pilot every step of the way. He even went out of his way to make sure we stood at the right bus line so that we would get to sit in an otherwise crowded bus on the first day of the tourist-heavy golden week holiday in Japan. This we were ensure a seat to sit down during the 15 minute bus ride to the inner shrine from the outer shrine. I would suggest being proactive asking Yoshi a bunch of question if you’d like to know more than the standard details he shared which is already a lot. You will get more enjoyment by being curious about Japan, the shrine and its amazing legends and history. We were short on cash for part of the trip and Yoshi happily gave us a small “loan” before we found an ATM. Go prepared with cash as there are quite a few places (like the museum) that did not accept cards. All in all we were very pleased with the service we received and we would highly recommend having Yoshi be your co-pilot on your journey through Izu.
Thank you for your guide's care!
R3803TF ,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this private tour because I was with a family who were too old to walk fast. I visited Geku, Sarutahiko Shrine, Akafuku, Naiku, and Okage Yokocho on the dissolution course. I told them beforehand that I couldn't walk early, so they walked slowly and were able to turn everything around safely. I had a great time being a cheerful guide! Thank you for all your care.
Excellent!
UrsinR,Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tatsuya Ito was a really good and friendly guide. He had a lot of details ready about the Grand Shrine and explained a lot about the religious and historic aspects of it. (as i requested beforehand). After visiting Naiku and Geku we explored the food stands nearby, where he showed me typical dishes for Ise and we tried a few of them. I enjoyed that a lot! He also had good tipps for my further trip through Japan. I would recommend tours with him to anyone. I also had to postpone my tour on short notice due to a taifun. He managed that easily and i could take the tour a day later than originally planned.
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