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The holiest site in Shinto, enshrining the sun goddess Amaterasu — the Naiku (Inner Shrine) is the primary, more-visited half of the Ise Jingu complex. Access starts at the sacred Uji Bridge over the Isuzu River; core structures are hidden behind wooden fences.

Best season

Year-round; spring · Autumn most popular

Crowd level

Popular

Rating

4.7· 32,870 reviews

Opening hours

Daily 5:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station

Isuzugawa Station (bus ~6 min) or Ise-shi/Uji-yamada Station (bus ~20 min)

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