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Ise Jingu Naiku
Ise Jingu Naiku · Naiku (Kotaijingu) · 皇大神宮（内宮） · Naiku (Kotaijingu) · 皇大神宮（内宮）
At Naiku, cross Uji Bridge and follow a wooded approach to the main sanctuary. Take your time along the shrine path after the bridge.
Visitor information
Admission
General shrine visits are free. Prayer services, shrine items, and museum admission cost extra. Iseshi-ekimae–Naiku-mae buses cost ¥520 per adult one way or ¥1,040 round trip, separate from shrine admission. These fares come from the existing October 8, 2026 search.
Opening hours
Visiting hours are 5:00 AM–6:00 PM in January–April and September, 5:00 AM–7:00 PM in May–August, and 5:00 AM–5:00 PM in October–December. New Year's hours may differ.
What to see at Ise Jingu Naiku · Naiku (Kotaijingu) · 皇大神宮（内宮）
The Wooded Approach From Uji Bridge
Cross Uji Bridge and follow the wooded path to the main sanctuary, about 20 minutes one way. Allow extra time for shrine visiting and the return walk.
Ise Jingu Naiku and Geku Seasonal Visiting Hours Walking From Shrine Entrances to the Main Sanctuaries
How to get to Ise Jingu Naiku · Naiku (Kotaijingu) · 皇大神宮（内宮）
Take a Naiku-mae-bound Route 51 or 55 bus from Iseshi-ekimae stop 10 and get off at Naiku-mae. Walk about 20 minutes one way from Uji Bridge to the main sanctuary. Visiting, return walking, and bus waits are extra. For the return, check Iseshi-bound buses from Naiku-mae stop 2.
Ise Tourism Association FAQ Ise Jingu Transport Official FAQ Departures From Iseshi Station Return Services
Visit tips
Event-Day Paths and Return Buses
Events may restrict parts of the approach; follow on-site directions. Search dated return buses in advance to plan when to head back to the station after visiting.
Ise Jingu Naiku and Geku Seasonal Visiting Hours Date-Specific Bus Search From Naiku-mae
Questions about Ise Jingu Naiku · Naiku (Kotaijingu) · 皇大神宮（内宮）
Are Geku and Naiku close enough to visit together on foot?
Geku and Naiku are separated, so a bus is a practical way to visit both. Allow time for bus waits, the Naiku visit, and the return journey.
Ise Jingu Transport Walking From Shrine Entrances to the Main Sanctuaries
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