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Mie (三重県)

Cross Uji Bridge into Ise Jingu’s inner shrine, then walk the old approach for local food and shops.

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Uji Bridge at the entrance to Ise Jingu’s Inner Shrine
Ise Jingu Naiku · Zairon · CC BY 4.0 · Resized and framed for this page

Getting to Ise Jingu Naiku

From Iseshi Station (伊勢市駅)

Take a Mie Kotsu bus signed for Naiku-mae (内宮前). The shrine lists the Geku–Naiku buses on routes 51 and 55. If you are visiting both shrine complexes, Ise Jingu recommends seeing Geku (外宮) first, then catching a bus to Naiku.

Iseshi Station (伊勢市駅)

Already at Iseshi? Go to the JR-side forecourt for the bus to Naiku. If arriving by Kintetsu, Iseshi is M73 on the turquoise Yamada Line. Official transport information

Iseshi Station’s station building in Ise
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Public transport in Google Maps Ise Jingu’s official access guide

Three stops in order

  1. 1. Ise Jingu Naiku (伊勢神宮 内宮)

    Cross Uji Bridge (宇治橋), then follow the gravel paths through the forest toward the main sanctuary. The walk continues past the entrance bridge, so leave time to return.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Visit Iseshima’s official shrine guide

  2. 2. Oharai-machi (おはらい町)

    Return across Uji Bridge and follow the old approach street along the Isuzu River. Pause for Ise udon or a sweet at one of the shops.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Ise City Tourism Association’s approach guide

  3. 3. Okage Yokocho (おかげ横丁)

    Turn into the lanes off Oharai-machi for craft shops and food stalls. On the way back, choose a bus stop that your return service lists.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Okage Yokocho visitor guide

Naiku and Geku are separate shrine complexes. The walking route begins at the Naiku-mae bus stop.

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