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Zhofiki

Peaceful and spiritual experience, perfect on a weekday!I visited Ise Jingu on a weekday morning in November, and it was incredibly serene. Almost no foreign tourists, and even Japanese visitors weren’t too many during daytime on a weekday — it felt like I had the whole sacred forest to myself. The atmosphere is truly special, with huge ancient trees and pure air. Perfect for forest bathing and just slowing down.Started from Geku (Outer Shrine), which was very quiet and beautiful, then took the bus to Naiku (Inner Shrine). The bus between Geku and Naiku gets quite crowded (especially around 10-11am), and trains (Kintetsu or JR) don’t run very frequently, so transportation is honestly the weakest point. I recommend planning your schedule carefully or having some buffer time.But the best part? Everything is completely free! No entrance fee at all. You can spend hours walking the gravel paths, sitting on benches, listening to the wind and river — it’s incredibly healing. Oh, and don’t miss Oharai-machi and Okage-yokocho near Naiku — great for lunch and souvenirs.Highly recommend coming on a weekday if you want that peaceful, authentic Shinto experience without the crowds. Just be prepared for a bit of hassle with transportation.

三刀流ポッキー

It's a great spot for eating while walking around. The strawberry milk was sweet and delicious. The Snoopy Teahouse also had limited edition Snoopy goods.

游侠半仙

Check in to Ise Toyosuke Daijingu Shrine. Coming out of Ise JR Station is Toyosuke Daijingu Omotesando. A few hundred meters away is Daijingu Shrine. Photography is not allowed inside Daijingu Shrine. [Scenery] The surrounding environment is very beautiful, surrounded by lush trees and green mountains, making people feel the tranquility and mystery of nature. 【Fun】A place for religious activities. , 【Value for money】Free

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Meotoiwa is a famous natural attraction in Japan. It is located in the sea of ​​Ise-Shima. It is as well-known as the shrine next to it. Although it is just two rocks in the sea, it still has some characteristics. In mythology, it is the core area of ​​Ise Province. In addition, it happens to be a canyon that extends deep into the beach. When the sea water flows here, it will become very turbulent. When it hits the shore, it will feel like a storm. In this way, the two rocks that can stand in the sea have a feeling of supporting each other in the strong wind and waves, so they are also called Meotoiwa. For this reason, a Futami Okitama Shrine was built at the place of Meotoiwa. There is also a small torii on the big stone, which is quite interesting.