To IseJingu. To Kumano Kodo.

A quick guide to the highlights of Mie

Visiting Ise Shrine -IseJingu and 125 shrines - that you should visit at least once in your life

"Ise Jingu" is affectionately known as "IseJingu." The official name is "Jingu".
During the Edo period, people from all over the country came to worship here, and it came to be known as a sacred place in Japan that people should visit at least once in their lifetime.
Nowadays, it is visited by people from all over the world, including heads of state from various countries during IseShimaSummit.

IseJingu" is the collective name for 125 shrines centering on "Geku" which enshrines "Toyouke-no-Omikami" and "Naiku" which enshrines "Amaterasu-Omikami". Geku It has long been customary to visit the shrines in the order from Naiku to .
Once every 20 years, the `` ShikinenSengu'' is held to rebuild the shrine, and eternal prayers are offered that will never change.
The gates open from 5 a.m., so we recommend visiting early in the morning. If you visit the shrine while bathing in the morning sun, your soul will be further purified.

After visiting the shrine, enjoy a walk through Okage Yokocho Okage-yokocho Oharai-Machi the towns in front of Ise-san's temples, and enjoy eating while walking and picking out souvenirs.

Along with IseJingu, you should also visit SaikuHistoricalMuseum in the neighboring MeiwaTown. MeiwaTown is the site of saikuu where the Saio (princess princesses) who served IseJingu lived, and has been designated as a Japanese heritage site as the ``Miyako saikuu of the Praying Princess Saio.''
Also, at ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical, you can try out the Heian costume experience, where you can wear an authentic Juni-Hitoe.

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Walking the World Heritage Site Kumano Kodo - Ise Route connecting IseJingu and Kumano Sanzan -

Kumano Kodo is a world heritage site and one of the rare roads in the world. The cultural landscape that has nurtured various forms of faith, including Shinto, Buddhism, and Shugendo, has been registered as a World Heritage Site as the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes of the Kii Mountains."
Kumano Kodo Iseji, located in Mie Prefecture, is a prayer path taken by people visiting the Kumano Sanzan from IseJingu. The road is so famous that the saying, ``Seven times in Ise, three times in Kumano'' is a metaphor for the depth of faith.
There are 17 courses in total, allowing you to enjoy a variety of scenery, including a course with stone pavement and cypress forests, a course with a panoramic view of the Kumano Sea from a mountain pass, and a course with a view of Japan's best rice terraces.

Magose-togePass course is a popular standard. The cobblestone pavement stretches through a beautiful forest of cypress trees, giving it the feel of ``the Kumano Kodo.''
The view from the top of Mt. Tengukura is a spectacular 360-degree view from the mountains to the blue ocean.
The Kumanogawa course is recommended as it offers a rare experience. We will travel on the Kumano River, which is registered as a World Heritage Site as the world's only ``river pilgrimage route'', on three-sided sails. You can hear the flow of the river and the sound of the wind, and feel as if you have become one with nature as time moves slowly with just the power of the wind.
Get close to the towering rock walls and the sparkling emerald green color of the water.

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Which shrine is said to bring good luck?

Mie is a place where there are many gods to which many people have offered their prayers, including shrines related to IseJingu Grand Shrine.
We will introduce some of the shrines that are said to bring blessings such as marriage.

Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), which can be seen offshore from Futami Okitama Shrine, is a power spot for matchmaking and good marriage, with two rocks that are lined up close to each other and tied together with a shimenawa rope.
The temple grounds are full of stone statues of frogs, the angels of the gods. Water is sprinkled on the frog, which is said to carry the wish for a safe return, and a wish is placed on it.

Shinmei-JinjaShrine, located within the grounds of Ishigami-san, is a shrine that is said to grant at least one woman's wish.
The amulet with the pattern of two amulets was originally a talisman for Ama divers. The style of writing wishes on prayer paper is also unique.

Because it enshrines the deity of the Ise Shrine, the old shrine is said to be ``If you visit Ise, pray for a long time, but if you don't go for a long time, it's all over.'' This ancient shrine is also known as the Kita Ise Grand Shrine.
The sister deity, Ichikishima Hime no Mikoto, is enshrined at ``Bigozen Shrine'' near the main shrine, which has been believed since ancient times to provide protection against illnesses peculiar to women. In addition, there are many female worshipers who want to be beautiful both physically and mentally.

The shrine is affectionately known as "Tsubaki-san" by the locals. It enshrines Sarutahiko Okami, known as the god of good fortune, and is visited by worshipers from all over the country. In the solemn precincts surrounded by trees, there is a tea room called Suzushoan, which was donated by Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Matsushita Electric (now Panasonic), and is open to the public.

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