Two-day, one-night trip to Ise Shrine, a solo female trip

[Day 1]
✅ Take the Shimakaze Limited Express from Kintetsu Nagoya Station to Ise Station, enjoying a bowl of Matsusaka beef bowl!
The cafe space gets busy! People start lining up before opening, so if you want a seat on the second floor, I recommend lining up early!

Sitting on a plush chair isn't tiring at all, and you'll arrive in no time.

✅ [Futami Koshitama Shrine] ⛩️ Purify your mind and body at this shrine, famous for its two married rocks. Receive a "Mukusiokusa" (pure indigo grass) and keep it close to your body. It's said that placing it at the entrance of your home will also ward off evil.

✅ Head to the Outer Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine! The customary order is to visit the Outer Shrine first, then the Inner Shrine.
Toyouke-no-Omikami, the guardian deity of food, clothing, and shelter, is the deity who supported Amaterasu Omikami's diet. There's a model itinerary posted on the website, so I recommend following it!

✅ Our lodging was the Fairfield by Marriott Mie Okuise Odai. It took an hour from Ise-shi Station to Misedani Station.
Gazing out the window at the natural scenery along the way felt like a time trip! Even the station was so local!
The hotel is listed as two minutes from the station, but in reality, the only ticket gate is on the opposite side, so it took about seven or eight minutes to get to the railroad crossing.

The room was new, clean, and spacious enough for a solo traveler. The stylish and clean shower and sink were also a big plus! It was a long way from the hotel, but it was worth the trip!
There's no dining area, so you can stock up at a nearby supermarket, or eat at a Japanese family restaurant or roadside station!

[Day 2]
✅ Head to the Inner Shrine of Ise Grand Shrine! I recommend following the same itinerary. A visit to the main shrine, where Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined, is a must. It's said to be more appropriate for praying for the peace and prosperity of the nation than for personal wishes. Whatever the reason, you're sure to feel recharged!

✅After your visit, head to Okage Yokocho for some souvenirs and a meal! The famous "Ise Udon" has thick noodles with a fluffy texture that's so delicious!

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