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Mie attractions: visiting Ise Jingu, Toba and Iga

If your goal is Ise Jingu, compare access to Geku and Naiku first. Toba Aquarium has marine life, while Mikimoto Pearl Island has pearl exhibits and ama diver demonstrations. Choose Futami Okitama Shrine for a walk beside the sea, or the Ninja Museum of Igaryu for the ninja house and historical exhibits. Futami and Iga are in different directions, so check return transport separately for each. Coastal walks depend on weather, and ninja shows require a check of performance dates.

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Attraction prices, hours and access

Attractions

Geku (Toyouke-daijingu)

豊受大神宮（外宮）

Walk approximately five minutes from Iseshi Station's JR-side exit to Geku's entrance. After your shrine visit, you can choose a place to eat along the approach or near the station, making this a useful first visit after arrival. Visiting Geku first is a longstanding custom, rather than a required order.

  • AdmissionOrdinary shrine visits are free. Museum admission, prayer services and shrine items cost extra.
  • HoursOctober–December 05:00–17:00; January–April and September 05:00–18:00; May–August 05:00–19:00. Separate arrangements apply at New Year.
  • Getting thereWalk approximately five minutes from Iseshi Station's JR-side exit to Geku's entrance, then approximately 10 more minutes to the main sanctuary. Allow extra time for the shrine visit, other subsidiary shrines and the return walk.
  • Conditions for additional visitsOrdinary shrine visit hours differ from prayer reception and museum hours. At New Year, check the shrine visit notice for that year.

Ise City Tourism Association FAQSeasonal visit hours for Ise Jingu's Naiku and GekuOfficial FAQTransport to Ise Jingu

Visit Geku (Toyouke-daijingu) →Ise City Tourism Association FAQShrine visit hoursOfficial FAQ1 night, 2 days A: a day each for Geku and Naiku2 nights, 3 days A: stay in Ise and visit Toba2 nights, 3 days B: start in Iga, then move to Ise3 nights, 4 days A: add the Futami coast to Ise and Toba3 nights, 4 days B: visit Iga and Naiku, then Geku on departure day4 nights, 5 days A: stay in Ise and give each of four places a day4 nights, 5 days B: one night in Iga, then stays in Ise and Toba
Attractions

Naiku (Kotaijingu)

皇大神宮（内宮）

Cross Uji Bridge and follow woodland paths through the shrine grounds. Naiku is not beside Geku, so allow separate time for the bus journey.

  • AdmissionOrdinary shrine visits are free. The adult bus fare between Iseshi Station and Naiku-mae is ¥520 one way or ¥1,040 return. This is transport, not admission.
  • HoursOctober–December 05:00–17:00; January–April and September 05:00–18:00; May–August 05:00–19:00. Separate hours apply at New Year, and parts of the shrine approach may be restricted during events.
  • Getting thereFrom bay 10 at Iseshi-ekimae, take route 51 or 55 towards Naiku-mae and get off there. Walk approximately 20 minutes one way from Uji Bridge to the main sanctuary. Allow extra time for your shrine visit, return walk and bus wait. For the return, check buses towards Iseshi Station from bay 2 at Naiku-mae.
  • Conditions for additional visitsLook up both bus journeys for your travel date, and check approach restrictions on event days.

Ise City Tourism Association FAQTransport to Ise JinguOfficial FAQDeparting from Iseshi StationReturn journeySeasonal visit hours for Ise Jingu's Naiku and Geku

Visit Naiku (Kotaijingu) →Ise City Tourism Association FAQAccess to Ise JinguOfficial FAQ1 night, 2 days A: a day each for Geku and Naiku2 nights, 3 days A: stay in Ise and visit Toba2 nights, 3 days B: start in Iga, then move to Ise3 nights, 4 days A: add the Futami coast to Ise and Toba3 nights, 4 days B: visit Iga and Naiku, then Geku on departure day4 nights, 5 days A: stay in Ise and give each of four places a day4 nights, 5 days B: one night in Iga, then stays in Ise and Toba
Attractions

Toba Aquarium

鳥羽水族館

At Toba Aquarium, you can watch dugongs swimming and see marine life from the Ise-Shima coast. If rain makes a coastal walk difficult, you can switch to the indoor tanks.

  • AdmissionAdults ¥2,800; elementary and junior high school students ¥1,600; preschool children aged 3 and older ¥800.
  • HoursUsual hours are 09:30–17:00, with last admission at 16:00. The aquarium lists year-round opening. During officially designated peak periods, hours are 09:00–17:30, with last admission at 16:30. Check extended opening dates against your visit date.
  • Getting thereWalk approximately 10 minutes from JR or Kintetsu Toba Station. If you arrive by Kintetsu, follow the aquarium signs at exit 1 outside the ticket gates. Allow extra time for ticket queues.
  • Conditions for additional visitsIf you arrive in Toba late, leave time to walk to the aquarium before last admission. If you move the visit to the following morning, adjust Pearl Island and your departure from Toba Station.

Toba Aquarium admission feesToba Aquarium hours and accessOpen the aquarium's official visitor informationToba Station exitsToba Aquarium exhibit zones, dugongs and the Ise-Shima sea

Visit Toba Aquarium →AdmissionHours and accessOpen the aquarium's official visitor information1 night, 2 days B: Toba Aquarium and Mikimoto Pearl Island2 nights, 3 days A: stay in Ise and visit Toba3 nights, 4 days A: add the Futami coast to Ise and Toba4 nights, 5 days A: stay in Ise and give each of four places a day4 nights, 5 days B: one night in Iga, then stays in Ise and Toba
Attractions

Mikimoto Pearl Island

ミキモト真珠島

At Mikimoto Pearl Island, exhibits explain how pearls are produced and made into jewellery. See pearl cultivation and jewellery in the museum, and watch an ama diver demonstration at sea if the timing works. Adult admission is ¥1,650 and includes the demonstration. Arrive in time for a session on your visit date if you want to see it.

  • AdmissionAdults ¥1,650, including the Pearl Museum, memorial hall and ama diver demonstration. This is separate from an individual aquarium ticket.
  • Hours09:00–17:30 through 12 October 2026; 09:00–17:00 from 13 October to 26 November. Ticket sales end 60 minutes before closing. The island closes for three days from the second Tuesday of December each year; check the operating calendar for your visit date.
  • Getting thereMikimoto Pearl Island is approximately five minutes on foot from JR or Kintetsu Toba Station. Check the facility's access map for the route to the entrance.
  • Conditions for additional visitsIf you want to see the ama diver demonstration, enter in time for a session on your visit date. The museum has exhibits on pearl cultivation and jewellery.

Facility access informationOfficial fares and date-specific hoursPearl Museum cultivation and jewellery exhibitsMikimoto Pearl Island ama diver demonstration sessions

Visit Mikimoto Pearl Island →Facility access informationOfficial fares and date-specific hoursOfficial access information1 night, 2 days B: Toba Aquarium and Mikimoto Pearl Island
Attractions

Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa

Futami Okitama Shrine · Meoto Iwa二見興玉神社 · 夫婦岩

At Futami Okitama Shrine, see Meoto Iwa standing in the sea and walk along the coast. This stop adds a coastal walk to an Ise–Toba trip.

  • AdmissionShrine visits are free. Admission to the nearby aquarium and shopping cost extra.
  • HoursPlan your coastal walk during daylight. The item counter in front of the worship hall opens 07:00–16:45, or 07:00–16:00 from November through the end of February. Counter hours differ from the hours available for a coastal walk. Check visit-day notices for events and weather.
  • Getting thereApproximately 15 minutes on foot from Futaminoura Station on the JR Sangu Line. By bus, get off at Meotoiwa-Higashiguchi and walk approximately five minutes.
  • Conditions for additional visitsThe sunrise does not appear between the rocks in the same position throughout the year. Plan a daylight coastal walk. Check date-specific guidance separately for sunrise viewing or a night visit to the item counter.

Official shrine informationOfficial Mie tourism informationItem counter hours in front of the worship hall

Visit Futami Okitama Shrine and Meoto Iwa →Official shrine informationOfficial Mie tourism information3 nights, 4 days A: add the Futami coast to Ise and Toba4 nights, 5 days A: stay in Ise and give each of four places a dayItem counter hours
Attractions

Ninja Museum of Igaryu

伊賀流忍者博物館

The ninja house at the Ninja Museum of Igaryu has hidden doors and mechanisms for concealing a person. Watch the demonstration explaining them, then examine ninja tools such as shuriken in the exhibition halls. Admission is ¥1,000 for high school students and older. If you also want to see the demonstration show using ninja tools, check the performance dates. The show costs an additional ¥600 and does not run every day.

  • AdmissionHigh school students and older ¥1,000; ages 4 through junior high school ¥700. The show costs an additional ¥600.
  • HoursWeekdays 10:00–16:00, with admission reception until 15:30. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 10:00–16:30, with admission reception until 16:00. Closed 29 December–1 January and on temporary closure dates.
  • Getting thereTransfer from Kintetsu to Iga Railway at Iga-Kambe Station and get off at Uenoshi Station. The official guidance gives an approximately 10-minute walk to the museum in Ueno Park. Check its position on the area map and allow extra time for ticket and reception queues.
  • Conditions for additional visitsThe house mechanism demonstration and the separately charged live demonstration show are different visits. The show costs an additional ¥600 and has days without performances. Check the museum's official notices for temporary closures and show dates against your visit date.

Transport to the ninja museumCurrent admission fees and noticesOfficial ninja museum area map: approximately 10 minutes on foot from Uenoshi StationOfficial Ninja Museum of Igaryu information

Visit Ninja Museum of Igaryu →Official area mapCurrent admission fees and noticesOfficial access information2 nights, 3 days B: start in Iga, then move to Ise3 nights, 4 days B: visit Iga and Naiku, then Geku on departure day4 nights, 5 days B: one night in Iga, then stays in Ise and TobaMuseum area map and walking directions

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to visit Geku first?

Visiting Geku first is a longstanding custom. You are not required to follow this order, so choose according to your interests and route.

Official FAQ

Does this route walk from Iseshi Station to Naiku?

You take a bus from Iseshi Station to Naiku. Geku's entrance is approximately five minutes on foot from Iseshi Station, but Naiku is in a different area. The official search on 8 October 2026 showed an adult fare of ¥520 one way or ¥1,040 return between Iseshi-ekimae and Naiku-mae. Shrine visits are free. Search outbound and return services again for other dates.

Transport to Ise JinguDeparting from Iseshi StationReturn journey

Does the ninja museum ticket include the show?

No. Admission for high school students and older is ¥1,000; the live demonstration show costs an additional ¥600 and has days without performances.

Current admission fees and notices

Official sources and check dates