Shiojitei is your base for
sightseeing and festivals.
Ise, Toba and Shima have long been popular tourist spots.
Standing at the center of Japan’s indigenous gods, Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined at Ise Jingu. So many pilgrims have come long distances to Ise, Toba and Shima since ancient times to worship her. Praised as the “Beautiful Land,” this area has glorious scenery and harvests a great bounty from the seas and mountains so we have welcomed many visitors with our hospitality.
In recent years pilgrims have come for the 2013 Sikinensengu and the reign change from Heisei to Reiwa. The 2016 Ise-Shima Summit is just one of many noteworthy events. There are many famous sightseeing spots in this area and it is an enjoyable place for everyone, young and old, men, women and children. It is very popular among domestic and foreign tourist destinations.
Seasonal Events at Ise Jingu
Pilgrimage to Ise jingu
Ise Area Sightseeing Information
Since long ago, Ise Jingu has been embraced as the “hometown of the Japanese heart”
and fondly called “Oisesan” and the town where Jingu is enshrined has prospered.
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Ise Jingu ［Geku］
The god enshrined here is Toyo’uke Omikami, a god of food, clothing and shelter. People worship calmly at the Main Sanctuary. You should also pray at Takanomiya, the shrine dedicated to the vigorous spirit of Toyo’uke Omikami, at Tsuchinomiya and at Kazenomiya. To the left of the entrance is a pond shaped like a magatama (a sacred object) and called Magatama Pond. Near there is a rest area where you can take a little break.
- by train
- About15minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
iseshi Sta.
Ise Jingu -Geku
Ise Jingu -Geku
- by car
- About24minutes by car（About 16 kilometers）
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Ise Jingu［Naiku］
Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined here. Cross the Uji Bridge at the entrance and you have entered the precincts of the gods. Walk along the path scattered with gravel and before you spreads the unspoiled landscape fondly known as the “home of the Japanese heart.” First, purify your hands at the ablution pavilion on the Isuzu River, take a deep breath and begin your pilgrimage with a calm mind. The beauty of the green of the trees and the flowing water will cleanse your heart. Just as at the Outer Shrine, pray calmly at the Main Sanctuary. The first affiliated shrine is dedicated to the vigorous spirit of Amaterasu Omikami and honors her active and fierce aspect.
- by train
- About10minutes by train and 6minutes by bus or taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Isuzugawa Sta.
Ise Jingu -Naiku
Ise Jingu -Naiku
- by car
- About20minutes by car（About 16 kilometers）
CAN Bus
– Tour Bus for Sightseeing
in Ise, Futami and Toba
CAN Bus – Tour Bus for Sightseeing in Ise, Futami and Toba
CAN buses are convenient for worshipping at Ise and for sightseeing in Ise, Futami and Toba. Inside the buses you can use the wireless LAN（Wi-Fi) for free.
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Jingu Museum
This is a museum built in 1993, to memorialize the occasion of the 61st Sikinensengu and to pass on the history of Sengu to eternal future generations. Here are displayed paintings, written works and crafts from first rate artists and craftsmen of that time.
- by train
- About15minutes by train and About3minutes by bus or taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Isuzugawa Sta.
Jingu Museum
Jingu Museum
- by car
- About20minutes by car（About 14 kilometers）
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Sengukan
Near the Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu is a pond and in 2013 this building was constructed there to memorialize the 62nd Sikinensengu. The main idea is to pass on knowledge of the Sikinensengu at Jingu. Beginning with a full scale model of the profile of the main sanctuary of the Outer Shrine, it has on display the tools used in construction and the treasures and tools used in the preparation process. In 2017 it was forced to close due to damage from a typhoon in the fall but is scheduled to have a grand reopening on November 7th 2019.
- by train
- About15minutes by train and About5minutes on foot
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
iseshi Sta.
Sengukan
- by car
- About24minutes by car（About 16 kilometers）
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Okage Yokocho
This is a popular spot that is always lively because of tourists. Oharaimachi is the town in front of the gate of the Inner Shrine and at one corner in 1993 Okageyokocho was built. Here the liveliness of Edo period shrine towns lives again in the architecture and it is the perfect place to drop by after a pilgrimage to Ise. Under the eaves of these shops you will find for sale special products from Mie as well as famous souvenirs such as Ise udon, Akafuku mochi and Matsusaka beef. There is also a museum with explanations of Japanese myths as well as poetry and wood block prints about the Ise road.
- by train
- About10minutes by train and About6minutes by bus or taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Isuzugawa Sta.
Okage Yokocho
Okage Yokocho
- by car
- About20minutes by car（About 15 kilometers）
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Sarutahiko Shrine
Ota no Mikoto, a descendant of Sarutahiko Okami and the ancestor of the Ujitoko family of chief priests, recommended the location for a holy place for Sarutahiko Okami in Uji, on reclaimed land on the Isuzu River, during the visit of Yamatohime no Mikoto. It was there that the Koutai Shrine, the Inner Shrine, was built.
This temple carries out important functions in Sikinensengu such as constructing and presenting sacred core pillars and wooden boxes.- by train
- About10minutes by train and About10minutes by bus or taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Isuzugawa Sta.
Sarutahiko Shrine
Sarutahiko Shrine
- by car
- About18minutes by car（About 14 kilometers）
Tourist Information for the Toba and Futami Areas
A place where you can see the beautiful seas where the world’s first cultured pearls originated, the unique lifestyle of outlying islands and the tradition of female divers that has been passed on for many generations.
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Toba Aquarium
Toba Aquarium recreates 12 environmental zones and raises and presents 30,000 animals representing 1,200 species from the seas and rivers. It is a world class aquarium on a grand scale that can boast of 1.5 km of walkways. As 80% of visitors are adults, it is clearly popular with them as well as children, too.
- by walk
- About10minutes on foot
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Toba Aquarium
- by car
- About3minutes by car（About 1 kilometers）
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Mikimoto Pearl Island
A leisure spot where Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in producing the world’s first cultured pearls. On this island you can experience the history and culture of pearls, see pearl related craftworks and view female pearl divers carrying out their trade.
- by walk
- About5minutes on foot
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Mikimoto Pearl Island
- by car
- About3minutes by car（About 1 kilometers）
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Shinmei Shrine［Ishigami-san］
In the still of the forest quietly stands Shinmei Shrine, where 25 gods are enshrined as pillars. One of those pillars is commonly called Ishikami, a goddess. The deity enshrined here is Tamayori Himenomikoto, the mother of Emperor Jinmu. Since long ago the female divers have said that this goddess will grant one request from each woman and so they continue to go there on pilgrimages in secret. Before anyone realized it, there were endless numbers of pilgrims visiting from around the country.
- by bus
- About40minutes by bus and About5minutes on foot
Toba Bus Center
Kamome
busOsatsu bus sta.
Shinmei Shrine
Shinmei Shrine
- by car
- About28minutes by car（About 17 kilometers）
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Futami Okitama Shrine［Meotoiwa］
The old practice is to purify oneself at Futamiura and then proceed to worship at the Outer Shrine and then the Inner Shrine. About 700 meters offshore are the Okitama Shinseki (sacred stones) which are an embodiment connected with Sarutahiko Okami. Pilgrims worship the Wedded Rocks and sun from afar and the stones can be thought of as a tori. The sacred seaweed that grows on the rocks can be used for purification instead of ablution.
- by train
- About10minutes by train and About15minutes on foot
JR Toba sta.
JR Futami sta.
Futami Okitama Shrine
Futami Okitama Shrine
- by car
- About12minutes by car（About 8 kilometers）
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Ninja Kingdom Ise［Formerly Ise Azuchimomoyama Bunkamura］
The mysterious Azuchi Castle, built by Nobunaga Oda is the symbol of this park. It is dotted with adventures like tree trekking, a ninja show and traditional Japanese shows. Be sure to try everything, including the maze with traps, the ninja mansion and the throwing stars.
- by bus
- About30minutes by bus
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
CAN Bus
Ninja Kingdom Ise
- by car
- About12minutes by car（About 8 kilometers）
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Izawa Shrine
This shrine is on Cape Kaburako and so is known locally as Kaburakosan. The shrine has a tori gate built facing the sea so until the beginning of the Showa era people would come by boat to worship. The goddess of this shrine along with those of Shinmei Shrine and Hikotaki Daimyojin are known as the “Three Goddesses of Toba.”
- by bus
- About40minutes by bus and About30minutes on foot
Toba Bus Center
Kamome
busArashima Bus Stop
Izawa Shrine
Izawa Shrine
- by car
- About14minutes by car（About 6 kilometers）
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Hikotaki Daimyojin
This goddess is known for helping with women’s illnesses and safe childbirth. Here there is a large Shinto straw rope over a riverbed. After purifying themselves in the water, people visit the shrine. The goddess of this shrine along with those of Shinmei and Isawa Shrines are known as the “Three Goddesses of Toba.”
- by train
- About10minutes by train and About10minutes by taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Kintetsu-Kamo Sta.
Hikotaki Daimyojin
Hikotaki Daimyojin
- by car
- About17minutes by car（About 7 kilometers）
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A remote island in Toba Bay
There are many large and small inhabited and uninhabited islands dotting Toba Bay. Kamijima is the setting for Yukio Mishima’s novel "The Sound of Waves." The Sengoku era commander Yoshitaka Kuki rests on Toshijima. Sugashima hosts the Shirongo festival. And Edogawa Ranpo’s beloved wife Ryu was raised on Sakate Island.
Toba Marine Terminal
Transportation by Boat to All Outlying Islands
Transportation by Boat to All Outlying Islands
Shima Area Tourist Information
See the wide expanse of the Pacific and the tranquility of Ago and Matoya Bays.
This is a land rich in festivals and traditions.
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Shima Spanish Village
Spain is the theme of the largest amusement park in the Ise-Shima area. The centerpiece of the three facilities is Parque Espana. There is also the Hotel Shima Spanish Village and a natural Onsen called Himawari bath. At Parque Espana theme park you can see shows, eat authentic gourmet Spanish food and enjoy many more attractions.
- by train
- About25minutes by train and About15minutes by bus
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Ugata Sta.
Shima Spanish Village
Shima Spanish Village
- by car
- About30minutes by car（About 22 kilometers）
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Shima Marine Land
Here you can experience the beauty, fun and mystery of the seas at this aquarium where marine life from the past and present is on display. The building is shaped like an ammonite and there are exhibitions of fossils where the sea life of the past is introduced in an "ancient aquarium." You can also see rare marine animals from around the world in displays of animals being raised.
- by train
- About30minutes by train and About5minutes on foot
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Kashikojima Sta.
Shima Marine Land
Shima Marine Land
- by car
- About40minutes by car（About 25 kilometers）
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NEMU RESORT
This is the sister resort of Shiojitei and it is surrounded by the forests and seas of Ise Shima National Park. Guests can enjoy this area with stand up paddling, kayaking and cruising. Or you can just go there for a meal.
- by train
- About25minutes by train and About15minutes by taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Ugata Sta.
NEMU RESORT
NEMU RESORT
- by car
- About42minutes by car（About 30 kilometers）
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NEMU GOLF CLUB
Aiming to take a place among the world’s top golf courses and to become Japan’s premiere golf resort, a grand reopening was held here on October 1, 2015. The course was modified and the club house was improved. The course was entrusted to the two man golf course design company founded by former chairman of the American Golf Architects Association, Damian Pascuzzo and US Tour Pro, Steve Pate. Supervision of the course is by chairwoman of the Japan Ladies Pro Golf Association, Hiromi Kobayashi.
- by train
- About25minutes by train and About15minutes by taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Ugata Sta.
NEMU GOLF CLUB
NEMU GOLF CLUB
- by car
- About42minutes by car（About 30 kilometers）
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Yokoyama Observatory
From this lookout you can gaze down at 60 small islands and an intricate pattern of peninsulas and inlets. At 140 meters, from here you can look out with pleasure on one of the best ria coastline views Japan has to offer.
- by train
- About25minutes by train and About5minutes by taxi
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Ugata Sta.
Yokoyama Observatory
Yokoyama Observatory
- by car
- About36minutes by car（About 23 kilometers）
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Izawanomiya Shrine
Since long ago this shrine has been commonly called Shima Ichinomiya and it can boast of a high place among the associated shrines of Ise Grand Shrine. On June 24th each year the Izawanomiya rice planting festival is held here and it is among the top three rice planting festivals in Japan. It has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Culture Property of Japan.
- by train
- About25minutes by train and About5minutes on foot
Kintetsu-Toba Sta.
Kaminogo Sta.
Izawanomiya Shrine
Izawanomiya Shrine
- by car
- About20minutes by car（About 15 kilometers）
Seasonal Events at Ise Jingu
