Japan is well known for its rich culture and preservation of history. Shrines and temples are located all over Japan\u2019s islands, large and small. The most sacred shrines of the Shinto religion are located on the Shima Peninsula. These shrines, the Ise Shrines, are nestled in the heart of a popular leisure and resort destination.<\/p>\n
Its area holds something for every traveler, from religious pilgrimages to exciting theme parks. In fact, the entire peninsula is regarded as a national park, with stunning vistas and peaceful forests.<\/p>\n
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From Tokyo to Ise Shima.<\/em><\/strong> From Tokyo, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> Line to Nagoya<\/a>, using either the Hikari or Kodama trains. The trip will last 110 minutes to three hours, respectively. From Nagoya, take the rapid train to Iseshi Station as described below.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n From Kyoto to Ise Shima.<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0From Kyoto Station, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya. The duration of the trip ranges from 35 to 55 minutes, and several trains depart per hour. From Nagoya, take the rapid train to Iseshi Station as described below.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n From Osaka to Ise Shima. <\/em><\/strong>From Shin-Osaka Station<\/a>, take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya. The trip will last between 50 and 70 minutes, and several trains depart each hour. From Nagoya, take the rapid train to Iseshi Station as described below.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n \n \n Buy your JR Pass\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n From Nagoya Station, take the Mie rapid train to Iseshi Station.<\/strong> One train departs per hour, and the journey takes about 90 minutes<\/strong>. Because the train uses some non-JR tracks, Japan Rail Pass<\/a> holders may be asked to pay a supplemental fee.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When traveling with your JR pass, you will arrive at Iseshi Station.<\/strong> The Outer Shrine is located only five to ten minutes from the station on foot. For JR Pass holders, the JR Sangu Line covers a portion of the peninsula<\/strong>, providing access to Toba and its aquatic attractions. The Kintetsu Railway serves the central and southern areas.<\/p>\n Buses and rental cars are available to reach the shrines and other locations<\/strong>, but some walking is still required. For instance, in order to reach the Inner Shrine, visitors must cross the Uji footbridge. Both shrines contain gravel footpaths.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nHow to go from Nagoya to Ise Shrine<\/span><\/h3>\n
Getting around Ise and the surrounding area<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Ise Shrine map<\/span><\/h3>\n