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Ise 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle 1
Ise 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle 2
Ise 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle 3
Ise 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle 4
Ise 8hr Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide & Vehicle 5
By Japan Guide Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 3,551 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into the spiritual heart of Japan on this private, fully guided day tour of Ise and the Futami coast, with a government-licensed guide and a private vehicle and driver. Ise is home to Ise Jingu, the most sacred shrine in Shinto and a place of pilgrimage for over two thousand years. You will explore both the Naiku (Inner Shrine), dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, and the Geku (Outer Shrine), walking through ancient cedar forests and crossing the sacred Uji Bridge as your guide brings its history to life.

    Beyond the shrines, stroll the Edo-style streets of Oharaimachi and Okage Yokocho and sample local specialties such as Ise udon. Along the Futami coast, see the iconic Meoto Iwa (Married Couple Rocks) and serene shrines, with an optional stop at Mikimoto Pearl Island in nearby Toba.

    Because this is a private tour, the itinerary is flexible and built around your interests and pace, making it easy to experience the very best of Ise comfortably in a single day.

Activity location

  • Ise Jingu
    • 1 Ujitachicho,
    • 516-0023, Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Iseshi Station
    • 1
    • 516-0073, Ise, Mie, Japan

Check availability

Van (Up to 7 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
RM 4,535.06 x 1 AdultRM 4,535.06
Total
Price is RM 4,535.06
Until Tue, 4 Aug

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Minivan (Up to 4 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
RM 3,862.28 x 1 AdultRM 3,862.28
Total
Price is RM 3,862.28
Until Tue, 4 Aug

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included

Price details
RM 3,550.80 x 1 AdultRM 3,550.80
Total
Price is RM 3,550.80
Until Tue, 4 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Know before you book

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.

Activity itinerary

Ise Jingu

  • 1h
Ise Jingu's Naiku (Inner Shrine) is the most sacred site in Shinto, enshrining the sun goddess Amaterasu-Omikami for over 2,000 years. Your private guide leads you across the Uji Bridge spanning the Isuzu River and along tranquil, cedar-lined gravel paths to the inner sanctuary, sharing stories of the shrine's history and the tradition of ceremonially rebuilding the buildings every 20 years.

Ise Shrine Geku

  • 30m
Ise Jingu's Geku (Outer Shrine), dedicated to Toyouke-Omikami, the deity of food, clothing, and shelter, is traditionally visited before the Inner Shrine. Your guide walks you through the serene forested grounds and explains the daily sacred food offering ritual that has continued for some 1,500 years.

Oharai-machi

  • 45m
Oharaimachi is the charming, stone-paved approach leading to the Inner Shrine, lined with Edo-period style wooden machiya housing shops, teahouses, and restaurants. Stroll with your guide past traditional storefronts and sample local specialties such as Ise udon and freshly grilled seafood.

Okage Yokocho

  • 30m
At the heart of Oharaimachi, Okage Yokocho recreates the lively atmosphere of an Edo- to Meiji-era townscape. Wander the nostalgic lanes with your guide, browsing local crafts and snacks and soaking up the festive mood that has welcomed Ise pilgrims for centuries.

Futami Okitama Shrine

  • 30m
Futami Okitama Shrine sits on the Futami coast and is famous for the Meoto Iwa, or Married Couple Rocks, two sacred rocks joined by a heavy shimenawa rope symbolizing the union of husband and wife. Your guide shares the legend behind this iconic landmark and points out the shrine's many frog statues, symbols of safe return and good fortune.

Sarutahiko Shrine

  • 20m
Sarutahiko Shrine enshrines Sarutahiko-no-Okami, the deity of guidance and good direction, making it a popular stop for travelers seeking a smooth path ahead. Your guide explains its associations with new beginnings and points out the unique compass-patterned stone within the grounds.

Mikimoto Pearl Island

  • 1h
Mikimoto Pearl Island in nearby Toba is the birthplace of cultured pearls, where Kokichi Mikimoto first succeeded in culturing them in 1893. With your guide you can watch a live demonstration by the famed female ama pearl divers and explore the museum tracing the history of pearl cultivation.

Tsukiyomi no Miya

  • 20m
Tsukiyomi-no-miya is one of Ise Jingu's important auxiliary shrines, dedicated to Tsukuyomi, the moon deity and sibling of the sun goddess Amaterasu. Set in a quiet grove away from the crowds, it offers a serene atmosphere where your guide explains its place within the wider Ise Jingu complex.

Location

Activity location

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    Ise Jingu
    • 1 Ujitachicho,
    • 516-0023, Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Iseshi Station
    • 1
    • 516-0073, Ise, Mie, Japan

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