📜 One of Japan's most sacred Shinto sites, an intricate temple rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century. 🔍 This tradition symbolizes the Shinto belief of death and renewal. # Why Go ✨ Witness a unique 1200-year-old tradition of continuous rebuilding. ⛩️ Explore a vast complex with 125 shrines, including the main Naiku dedicated to Amaterasu, and both the Outer and Inner Shrines. 📚 Gain insight into Shinto beliefs, the impermanence of nature, and admire unique Shinmei-zukuri architecture. 🚶 Discover the charming Oharai Machi and Sengukan Museum nearby for a deeper cultural experience. # Why Avoid 🚶‍♀️ Extensive walking required to visit all shrines within the large complex. # Tips 🛍️ Explore Oharai Machi, a traditional street with shops and restaurants, located near the shrine entrance. 🏛️ Visit the Sengukan Museum to understand the history and unique rebuilding techniques of Ise Jingu. Visit the Outer Shrine (Geku) first, then the Inner Shrine (Naiku). Purify yourself at the temizusha (water ablution pavilion). Bike parking is available at the back of the Outer Shrine's main entrance. # Hours 🕒 Daily from 5 a.m., hours vary by season.