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Ise Jingu Geku
Ise Jingu Geku · Geku (Toyouke-daijingu) · 豊受大神宮（外宮）
Follow Geku’s worship approach to the main sanctuary and explore nearby neighbourhoods on the return. Walking access from Iseshi makes it convenient after arriving by train.
Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary worship is free. Prayers, shrine items and museum admission cost extra.
Opening hours
Worship hours are 05:00–18:00 January–April and September, 05:00–19:00 May–August and 05:00–17:00 October–December.
What to see at Ise Jingu Geku
Approach streets after worship
Choose meals along the approach or near Iseshi afterwards. Geku’s neighbourhood offers local foods such as Ise udon.
Ise tourism association Geku neighbourhood, udon and dinner guide Shrine transport
How to get to Ise Jingu Geku
Exit on the JR side and walk about five minutes to Geku entrance, then another ten to the main sanctuary. Allow worship, other subsidiary shrines and station return separately.
Ise city tourism association FAQ Seasonal Naiku/Geku worship hours Official FAQ Shrine transport
Before you visit
Leave worship and return time
Main-sanctuary walking estimates exclude worship and other subsidiary shrines. Allow the station return before choosing your next train.
New Year worship, prayers and museum visits
New Year worship hours may differ; check that year’s notices. Prayer reception and museum hours differ from ordinary worship.
Ise city tourism association FAQ Seasonal Naiku/Geku worship hours Official FAQ
Questions about Ise Jingu Geku
Must I start Ise Jingu worship at Geku?
Geku-first is a longstanding custom, not compulsory. Choose the order around arrival and onward travel.
Official sources
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