This tour takes you to Ise Jingu, the most prestigious shrine which is related to the Japanese Imperial Family. This sacred shrine consists of 125 shrines centering on the two main sanctuaries: Naiku and Geku. You will visit these two sanctuaries surrounded by natural forest. After visiting shrines, you will go to Oharai Machi and Okage Yokocho, where you can enjoy the townscape unique to Ise and shoppings and local food.
At your hotel in Nagoya
Meet up at your hotel in Nagoya
Heading to Ise by Kintetsu train starting at 8:10 am and arriving at 9:31am.
Some 10 minute’s walk takes you to Geku sanctuary which is dedicated to Toyouke Ominami, the deity of food, clothing and housing. You might enjoy a solemn atmosphere here sacred area.
Naiku is dedicated to Amaterasu Ominami, the supreme goddess shining like the sun, who is the ancestral Kami of the Imperial Family of Japan. You will go there by taxi.
After visiting Ise Jingu shrine, you will come to Oharai Machi town and Okage Yokocho street. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and merchant houses along 800 meter long street. You can enjoy shopping and local food and sake as well as the atmosphere of the old town.
Going back to Nagoya by train starts at 15:15 arriving at 16:37
Dropping you off at your hotel in Nagoya
At your hotel in Nagoya
Ise Jingu is the most venerated Shinto shrine located in Mie prefecture. This is a Shinto sanctuary of great spiritual and historical significance, which has attracted a great number of worshippers, pilgrims and tourists since Edo period. You can get an insight into Japanese Shintoism. Also in the streets of reproduced town “ Oharai Machi”, you can feel like wandering into an old townscape in Edo period.
guide fee, hotel pick-up and drop off
transportation fee (you and guide), lunch ( you and guide)
round trip by train from Nagoya to Ise: ¥6260 per person
round trip by taxi from Ise-shi station to Ise Jingu Naiku: ¥4000/group
I can guide you in Ise in Mie prefecture and in Takayama & Shirakawa-go in Gifu prefecture, if you pay the transportation fee of mine.
Instead of traveling by train, participating in a bus tour is available on your request.
Michiko guided us hiking from Magome to Tsumago and sightseeing at Kiso Fukushima. She was very patient with the slow hiking members and took good care of them. She was very friendly and interacted well with everyone. She also helped us call the lunch place in advance so that everything is ready just when we arrive.
Dear Stanley, Thank you so much for your highly evaluating me this time. I’m so glad to know that you are pleased with my work during the tour. I really had a terrific time with such wonderful people like you and your tour members. I appreciate your support and consideration. Thanks a lot. Best regards, Michiko
MICHIKO was a very good choice for our group of 6. She was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and guided us to the Toyota Museum and Tokugawa Museum. She told us about the city, it’s history and what we could expect at the museums. We had time to enjoy the exhibits and did not feel rushed. We were all happy with MICHIKO, her knowledge and her English skills.
Dear Genevieve, Thank you so much for such an excellent review. I’m so glad to know that all of you enjoyed Toyota Museum and Tokugawa Museum last Friday. I also really had a delightful time with such wonderful people like you all. I thank you all for your consideration and kindness. Best regards, Michiko
Michiko was our Guide during our time in Nagoya, and she was great providing us an overview of the history of the city and the places we visited (Nagoya Castle, Osu, etc). We also had an amazing traditional lunch with her and spoke more about Japanese life which is one of the key reasons I enjoy meeting with guides wherever I go. She was great with our kids and gave them tons of snacks for the day. As a local Nagoyan resident, she knows the city well, and even helped us get some train tickets afterwards. Highly recommended if you are in Nagoya.
Dear Paola, Thank you very much for choosing me as your tour guide in Nagoya. It’s so good for me to know that you and your family enjoyed yesterday and I could be your help. Also I appreciate your finest review for me. I really had a delightful time with such a wonderful family like yours. Thanks a lots. Hopefully your trip this time in Japan will be a memorable one. I’m looking forward to seeing you again next trip in Japan. Sincerely yours, Michiko
Michiko is an amazing guide and person. She makes sure every detail of your time is perfect. She made sure we did everything we wanted to while navigating us easily through the different train and subways. I would absolutely recommend booking Michiko for your time in the Nagoya area. She also takes amazing pictures (would share some but they are on my husbands phone). Enjoy!
Hi Lindsey and Mr. Morgado, Thank you very much for choosing me as your tour guide this time in Nagoya and writing such a finest review for me as well. I really appreciate it. I’m pleased to know that you were satisfied and enjoyed the tour. I also had a delightful time with such great young people like you two. I hope you will continue your trip in Japan safely and delightfully. Enjoy the F1 race in Suzuka circuit!!! Best regards, Michiko Nagasaki