Ise Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Mie prefecture, Japan
About Ise
According to the official chronology,Ise Shrine(伊勢神宮Ise-jingū) was constructed in the year 4 BC. Most historians date the shrines from several hundred years later, with 690 AD widely considered the date when the shrines were first built in their current form. They are mentioned in the annals of the Kojiki and Nihonshoki, dating from 712. Sacred objects of the royal family reside within, including a covered mirror which has reportedly not been looked into for over a thousand years. The shrines are famously dismantled and rebuilt to exacting specifications every 20 years at exorbitant expense. The present buildings, dating from 2013, are the 62nd iteration to date and are scheduled for rebuilding in 2033. Many festivals will precede the next rebuilding; the most impressive of these, the "tre
Top Attractions in Ise
Explore the best things to see and do in Ise:
- ★Gekū
- ★Ise Sea Paradise
- ★Ise Shrine
- ★Kagurasai Ceremony
- ★Kawasaki Kaiwai
- ★Meoto Iwa
- ★Miya River Fireworks Festival
- ★Naikū
Where to Eat in Ise
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kitaya
- 🍴Misuzu
- 🍴Okunoya
Where to Stay in Ise
- 🏨Guest House Kazami
- 🏨Hinode Ryokan
- 🏨Oishiya
Ise Travel Guide Sections
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