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Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Geku (Toyouke-daijingu) · 豊受大神宮（外宮）
At Geku in Ise Jingu, follow the shrine approach to the main sanctuary, then explore the surrounding neighbourhood on your return. Its walking access from Iseshi Station suits a shrine visit after arriving by train.
Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary shrine visits are free. Prayer services, shrine items and museum admission cost extra.
Opening hours
Visiting hours are 5 am–6 pm January–April and September, 5 am–7 pm May–August, and 5 am–5 pm October–December.
What to see at Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
The shrine approach after visiting Geku
After visiting, choose a meal along the approach or near Iseshi Station. The Geku neighbourhood has dining areas where you can look for regional food such as Ise udon.
Ise tourism association: Geku neighbourhood, Ise udon and dinner guide Shrine transport
How to get to Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Leave Iseshi Station by the JR-side exit and walk about five minutes to Geku’s entrance. Continue another ten minutes to the main sanctuary. Allow separate time for visiting, subsidiary shrines and the return to the station.
Ise tourism association FAQ Ise Jingu: seasonal Naiku and Geku visiting hours Official FAQ Shrine transport
Before you visit
Allow time for the visit and return walk
The walk to the main sanctuary excludes visiting and other subsidiary shrines. Choose your next train with the return to the station in mind.
Shrine transport Walking from shrine entrances to main sanctuaries
New Year visits, prayer services and museums
Visiting hours may change over New Year. Check the relevant year’s notice if visiting then. Prayer-service reception and museum hours differ from ordinary visiting hours.
Ise tourism association FAQ Ise Jingu: seasonal Naiku and Geku visiting hours Official FAQ
Questions about Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Must I visit Geku first at Ise Jingu?
Visiting Geku first is a longstanding custom rather than a compulsory order. Choose your sequence around the arrival station and onward journey.
Official sources
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- Ise Jingu: seasonal Naiku and Geku visiting hours ·
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