Japan, an island nation surrounded by sea. Japan, a country rich in nature.
The Japanese live in harmony with nature. Japan has developed a unique culture as an island nation.
Ise is home to Ise Grand Shrine, Japan’s most sacred site.
An unusual region that encapsulates the essence of Japan.
Discover and feel the essence of Japan.
Highlights
Visit Ise Grand Shrine with an interpreter-guide who has gained firsthand knowledge from the shrine’s priests.
Meet a local salt manufacturer and a netsuke craftsman who help keep alive Japanese culture and values.
Relish a special dinner created by a popular Ise chef and only available on this tour.
Enjoy learning how to make traditional onigiri.
Enjoy a performance of kagura ritual dance
Accommodation will be provided at Ise City’s finest “Tsukiyominoza.”
| Price | JPY 450,000 / person (tax included) (Minimum number of participants is 2 persons.) |
| What is included | Special dinner (including drinks pairing)Shrine ceremonyPrivate guidePrivate vehicleAccommodation |
| Season | Any Season （Until March 31, 2025） |
| Cancellation Policy | 90 -31days prior to the tour date: Receive a 20 % 30 -21days prior to the tour date: Receive a 50 % 20 -4days prior to the tour date: Receive a 80 % 3 or less days prior to the tour date: 100％ |
| Inquiry | IST-DMC Mie＆Japan E-mail tourism@iseshima-t.com |
| Day 1 | Learn about Japan’s food culture and how the Japanese view nature. Meet your guide at Iseshi Station at 12 noon and travel some 30 minutes by private vehicle to a local salt producer. Discover how the manufacturer expresses his views on nature through the production of salt. Enjoy learning how to make traditional onigiri. Next, head to Ise Grand Shrine (Geku; Outer Shrine) for prayers and to learn more about the Outer Shrine, where a deity for food is enshrined. At 3:30 pm, visit a traditional Ise netsuke maker. Enjoy observing him work while he recounts episodes of his life. Return to your hotel at 5:30 pm to freshen up. At 6:30 pm, leave your hotel by private vehicle and head to a local restaurant for a special dinner prepared by a celebrated Ise chef. After dinner, return to your hotel |
| Day 2 | Experience Japanese spirituality at this one-of-a-kind holy sanctuary. Meet your guide at the lobby of your hotel at 7 am. After changing into traditional Japanese clothing, travel some 10 minutes by private vehicle to Ise Jingu (Naiku; Inner Shrine) to enjoy a performance of kagura ritual dance (approx. 1 hour required). After a special visit to the shrine’s sanctuary, walk to the popular district of Oharaimachi. Here, feast on street food, stop for lunch at one of the many eateries, and stock up on souvenirs before changing back into your clothes and returning to Iseshi Station by private vehicle. |
Iseshi Station（JR side gate）
1-1 Fukiage, Ise City, Mie Prefecture