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Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Geku (Toyouke-daijingu) · 豊受大神宮（外宮）
At Ise Jingu's Geku, follow the approach to the main sanctuary, then explore the surrounding neighbourhood on your way back. Its walking access from Iseshi Station makes it a convenient shrine visit after arrival.
Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary shrine visits are free. Prayer services, shrine items and museum admission cost extra.
Opening hours
Shrine visit hours are 05:00–18:00 in January–April and September, 05:00–19:00 in May–August, and 05:00–17:00 in October–December.
What to see at Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Explore the approach after visiting Geku
After your shrine visit, choose a place to eat along the approach or near Iseshi Station. The Geku neighbourhood has meal options where you can look for local food such as Ise udon.
Ise City Tourism Association's Geku neighbourhood, Ise udon and dinner guide Transport to Ise Jingu
How to get to Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Leave Iseshi Station through the JR-side exit and walk approximately five minutes to Geku's entrance. Walk approximately 10 more minutes from the entrance to the main sanctuary. Allow extra time for your shrine visit, other subsidiary shrines and the return to the station.
Ise City Tourism Association FAQ Seasonal visit hours for Ise Jingu's Naiku and Geku Official FAQ Transport to Ise Jingu
Visiting tips
Allow time for the shrine visit and return
The walk to the main sanctuary excludes time for the shrine visit and other subsidiary shrines. Choose your next train with the walk back to the station in mind.
Transport to Ise Jingu Walking from the shrine entrance to the main sanctuary
New Year visits, prayer services and museums
Visit hours may change at New Year. If you travel then, check the shrine visit notice for that year. Prayer reception and museum hours differ from ordinary shrine visit hours.
Ise City Tourism Association FAQ Seasonal visit hours for Ise Jingu's Naiku and Geku Official FAQ
Questions about Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)
Must I visit Ise Jingu's Geku first?
Visiting Geku first is a longstanding custom, rather than a required order. You can arrange visits around your arrival station and next connection.
Official sources
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- Transport to Ise Jingu ·
- Seasonal visit hours for Ise Jingu's Naiku and Geku ·
- Official FAQ ·
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- Ise City Tourism Association FAQ ·
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