Shiba Daijingu
芝大神宮
Tokyo · Minato-ku
Jingu commerce
Beyond ranking system (Honson)
Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku)
Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku)
Nijunisha
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
5:00-17:00 (varies by season)
Vue d'ensemble
Ise Grand Shrine's Inner Shrine (Naiku) is the most sacred site in Japanese Shinto, enshrining Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and mythical ancestor of the imperial line. The shrine holds the Yata-no-Kagami, the Sacred Mirror, one of the Three Imperial Regalia that symbolize the emperor's divine authority. The shrine's architecture embodies purity and renewal through the practice of Shikinen Sengu: every 20 years, the entire shrine complex is rebuilt on an adjacent plot using traditional methods, and the deity is ceremonially transferred to the new structure. This practice has continued for over 1,300 years, with the 62nd rebuilding completed in 2013. The approach to the shrine crosses the Uji Bridge over the Isuzu River and passes through a primeval forest of towering cryptomeria cedars. The inner sanctum, where the mirror resides, is hidden behind multiple layers of fencing and is accessible only to the imperial family and the highest-ranking priests. Ise Jingu formally stands outside the modern shrine ranking system -- it is considered so sacred that no rank could encompass it. The shrine's official name is simply 'Jingu' (The Shrine), as it needs no qualifier.
Histoire
690📄Atteste par les sources
First documented Shikinen Sengu (periodic rebuilding ceremony) takes place
2013📄Atteste par les sources
62nd Shikinen Sengu completed
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Jingu Supreme shrine of Japan
A savoir
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The shrine's official name is simply 'Jingu' (The Shrine) -- no prefix is needed because it is considered the supreme shrine of Japan.
Source: documented
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The Shikinen Sengu rebuilding requires over 10,000 hinoki cypress logs and employs ancient carpentry techniques passed down for centuries.
Source: documented
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Until the Meiji era, common people were not permitted to visit the inner shrine -- pilgrimage to Ise was a once-in-a-lifetime aspiration.
Source: tradition
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Photography is prohibited beyond the stone steps leading to the main sanctuary.
Source: documented
Dans la pop culture
game / 2006
Okami Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku) in Mie Prefecture. Enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the deity the game's protagonist is based on. The game's themes of solar divinity directly reference Ise's traditions.
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
34.4553, 136.7256
Physical Address
1 Uji-Tachi-cho, Ise-shi, Mie
Province historique
Ise Province
Acces
Isuzugawa Station (Kintetsu)
Horaires
5:00-17:00 (varies by season)
Bus
Bus from Iseshi Station or Ujiyamada Station, about 15 minutes
Meilleure saison
October (Kannamesai)early morning any season
Langues etrangeres
English (pamphlet, audio guide)ChineseKorean
Accessibilite
Limited (gravel paths)
Site officiel
https://www.isejingu.or.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
The spiritual heart of Japan. Ise Naiku is the single most sacred site in Shinto, housing one of the Three Imperial Regalia. The practice of rebuilding the entire shrine every 20 years makes it both eternally ancient and perpetually new.
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Questions frequentes
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What is Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku)?
Ise Grand Shrine's Inner Shrine (Naiku) is the most sacred site in Japanese Shinto, enshrining Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and mythical ancestor of the imperial line. The shrine holds the Yata-no-Kagami, the Sacred Mirror, one of the Three Imperial Regalia that symbolize the emperor's divine authority. The shrine's architecture embodies purity and renewal through the practice of Shikinen Sengu: every 20 years, the entire shrine complex is rebuilt on an adjacent plot using traditional methods, and the deity is ceremonially transferred to the new structure. This practice has continued for over 1,300 years, with the 62nd rebuilding completed in 2013. The approach to the shrine crosses the Uji Bridge over the Isuzu River and passes through a primeval forest of towering cryptomeria cedars. The inner sanctum, where the mirror resides, is hidden behind multiple layers of fencing and is accessible only to the imperial family and the highest-ranking priests. Ise Jingu formally stands outside the modern shrine ranking system -- it is considered so sacred that no rank could encompass it. The shrine's official name is simply 'Jingu' (The Shrine), as it needs no qualifier.
Where is Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku) located?
Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku) is located in Ise-shi, Mie. The full address is: 1 Uji-Tachi-cho, Ise-shi, Mie.
What deities are enshrined at Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku)?
The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami.
What blessings can you pray for at Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku)?
Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku) is known for: prosperite nationale, paix, fortune imperiale.
How do I get to Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku)?
The nearest station is Isuzugawa Station (Kintetsu). Bus from Iseshi Station or Ujiyamada Station, about 15 minutes