[To the home of the gods ⛩️ A journey to calm your mind at Ise Shrine]

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Ise Grand Shrine consists of the Inner Shrine, which enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, and the Outer Shrine, which enshrines Toyouke Omikami, the god of food. The proper way to worship is to start at the Outer Shrine, in accordance with the custom of the Geku Sensai.✨
When you cross the Uji Bridge at the Inner Shrine, you will be surrounded by a sacred atmosphere, and at the end of the long approach to the Main Shrine, you will feel as if your heart is cleansed just by quietly putting your hands together.
The Outer Shrine is easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from Ise-shi Station, and the approach to the shrine, with sunlight filtering through the trees, is very beautiful.🌳
On the day I visited, in the clear morning air, I felt my mind become more settled every time I passed under the torii gate.
Ise Grand Shrine is a place where you can take a "free spiritual journey."

🚃【Access】
* From Tokyo: About 3.5 hours by Shinkansen + Kintetsu Limited Express (via Nagoya)
* From Osaka: About 1 hour 45 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express
* From Nagoya: About 1 hour 20 minutes by Kintetsu Limited Express
* Iseshi Station → Geku: About 5 minutes on foot
* Geku → Naiku: About 15 minutes by bus (520 yen for adults), about 1 hour on foot (about 4km)
* By car: Just off the Ise Nishi IC on the Ise Expressway. Parking is free for 2 hours at Geku and 1 hour at Naiku (paid after that)🅿️

🧭【Travel Tips】
* We recommend visiting in the morning! The air is clear and there are few people 🌅
* The official order is to visit the Outer Shrine → Inner Shrine ⛩️
* After visiting the Inner Shrine, you can enjoy gourmet food and souvenirs at "Oharaimachi" and "Okage Yokocho" 🍡
* There is a "Park & Bus Ride" system during busy periods. A free shuttle bus runs from the temporary parking lot 🚍
* Make use of the great value sightseeing passes such as Kintetsu's "Mawarianse" and "Ise Shrine Visit Ticket" 🎫

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