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Ise Jingu Naiku
Ise Jingu Naiku · Naiku (Kotaijingu) · 皇大神宮（内宮）
Cross Uji Bridge and follow Naiku’s woodland path towards the main sanctuary. Walk the shrine approach at leisure.
Visitor information
Admission
Ordinary worship is free. Prayers, shrine items and museum visits are extra. Iseshi-ekimae–Naiku-mae buses cost 520 yen adults one way, 1,040 yen return, separate from worship. These fares retain the source check dated 8 October 2026.
Opening hours
Worship is 05:00–18:00 January–April and September, 05:00–19:00 May–August and 05:00–17:00 October–December. New Year hours may differ.
What to see at Ise Jingu Naiku
Woodland walk from Uji Bridge to the sanctuary
Cross Uji Bridge for the woodland path to the sanctuary. Allow about 20 minutes one way, plus worship and return time.
Seasonal Naiku/Geku worship hours Shrine entrance–sanctuary walks
How to get to Ise Jingu Naiku
Take Naiku-mae-bound route 51/55 from Iseshi-ekimae stand 10. Walk about 20 minutes one way from Uji Bridge to the sanctuary, plus worship, return and bus waits. Return from Naiku-mae stand 2 on an Iseshi-bound bus.
Ise city tourism association FAQ Shrine transport Official FAQ From Iseshi Station Return
Before you visit
Event-day approaches and return buses
Follow local signs for event-related approach restrictions. Choose return buses for your date to plan the station return after worship.
Seasonal Naiku/Geku worship hours Travel-date Naiku-mae bus search
Questions about Ise Jingu Naiku
Are Geku and Naiku close enough to walk between?
They are in different areas; use buses when visiting both. Allow bus waiting, Naiku worship and return time.
Official sources
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- Official FAQ ·
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- Ise city tourism association FAQ ·
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