[Recommended tourist spots] If you come to Ise, you should definitely visit! 5 recommended tourist spots♪

Ise Shrine, popularly known as Oise-san, has a history of about 2000 years

Approximately 20 minutes by car from the hotel.

Ise Grand Shrine is the collective name for the Inner Shrine of Amaterasu Omikami and the Outer Shrine of Toyouke Omikami.

However, the two shrines are not of equal rank, with Kotaijingu being the most sacred shrine.

Once you step inside either of these places, you will feel a sacred atmosphere. These are definitely recommended spots to visit!

A must-visit spot when visiting the Naiku Shrine: Okage Yokocho

"Okage Yokocho" is located in the middle of Oharaimachi, which continues straight from Uji Bridge at Ise Jingu (Naiku).

Representative buildings from the Iseji route have been relocated and recreated.

There's plenty to do, including souvenir hunting, gourmet food to try while walking around, and limited-edition products and gourmet food that can only be purchased here!

Approximately 30 minutes by car from the hotel.

Toba Aquarium: The only aquarium in Japan that keeps dugongs

It houses approximately 1,200 species and is known as the only aquarium in Japan where you can see dugongs.

You can enjoy sea lion shows and interaction with walruses.

A pair of large and small rocks that stand close together like a married couple. A shrine where you can enjoy the spectacular view of these Meoto Iwa rocks [Futami Koshidama Shrine]

Futamikoshidama Shrine is especially famous for its Meoto Iwa rocks, which are two rocks tied together with a shimenawa rope and symbolize the bond between husband and wife and family.

The sunrises and sunsets are especially beautiful, and you can see the sunrise between the rocks around the summer solstice. It's a popular spot for photography enthusiasts, and is perfect for posting on social media. There are also many stone frog statues at the shrine, which are loved by people who come to pray for safe travels and good health, as they represent a safe return (bujikaeru) and rejuvenation (wakagaeru).

Learn about the history and culture of Saio and Saigu at the Saiku History Museum

A Saio was an unmarried female member of the imperial family who served at Ise Shrine on behalf of the Emperor.

The Saio system was established in the second half of the 7th century (Asuka period), and it is said that over 60 women from the imperial family served as Saio for approximately 660 years until the beginning of the 13th century (Nanboku-cho period).

This is a museum where you can learn about the history and culture of this era in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable way.

Our Saionomiya museum is based on the concept of this era, so if you are interested, please come and visit us.