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Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)
伊勢神宮 外宮
/ Ise Jingu Geku
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Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
5:00-17:00 (varies by season)
Overview
The Outer Shrine (Geku) of Ise Jingu enshrines Toyouke-no-Omikami, the deity who provides sacred food to Amaterasu. According to tradition, Amaterasu herself requested that Toyouke be brought from Tanba Province to serve as her provider. The Geku thus plays an essential complementary role to the Naiku. Like the Naiku, Geku undergoes the Shikinen Sengu rebuilding every 20 years. The shrine is more accessible, located just a short walk from Ise's main station, and tradition dictates that pilgrims should visit Geku before proceeding to Naiku. Twice daily, sacred food offerings (Higoto Asayu Omikesai) are prepared and presented to Amaterasu at this shrine, a ritual that has continued unbroken for over 1,500 years.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Goddess of food, clothing, shelter, and industry; provider deity of the Outer Shrine at Ise
Blessings
Shrine Network
Jingu Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu
Did You Know?
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The Higoto Asayu Omikesai food offering ritual has been performed twice daily without interruption for over 1,500 years.
Source: documented
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Tradition requires visiting Geku before Naiku, a custom called 'Geku-sensai'.
Source: tradition
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.4875, 136.7028
Physical Address
279 Toyokawa-cho, Ise-shi, Mie
三重県伊勢市豊川町279
Access
Iseshi Station (JR/Kintetsu)
5 min walk
Hours
5:00-17:00 (varies by season)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)?
The Outer Shrine (Geku) of Ise Jingu enshrines Toyouke-no-Omikami, the deity who provides sacred food to Amaterasu. According to tradition, Amaterasu herself requested that Toyouke be brought from Tanba Province to serve as her provider. The Geku thus plays an essential complementary role to the Naiku. Like the Naiku, Geku undergoes the Shikinen Sengu rebuilding every 20 years. The shrine is more accessible, located just a short walk from Ise's main station, and tradition dictates that pilgrims should visit Geku before proceeding to Naiku. Twice daily, sacred food offerings (Higoto Asayu Omikesai) are prepared and presented to Amaterasu at this shrine, a ritual that has continued unbroken for over 1,500 years.
Where is Ise Grand Shrine (Geku) located?
Ise Grand Shrine (Geku) is located in Ise-shi, Mie. The full address is: 279 Toyokawa-cho, Ise-shi, Mie.
What deities are enshrined at Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)?
The enshrined deities are: Toyouke Omikami.
What blessings can you pray for at Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)?
Ise Grand Shrine (Geku) is known for: Food/Clothing/Shelter, Industry, General Prosperity.
How do I get to Ise Grand Shrine (Geku)?
The nearest station is Iseshi Station (JR/Kintetsu). It is about a 5-minute walk from the station.