Ise

Naiku_GrandShrine_Roof - Roof of Naiku's Grand Shrine

Ise (伊勢市 Ise-shi) is a city in Mie prefecture, Japan. Ise is primarily known for the eponymous Ise Shrine, arguably the holiest and most important Shinto site and the reputed home of the Emperor's Sacred Mirror.

Ise Halal Travel Guide

According to the official chronology, Ise Shrine (伊勢神宮 Ise-jingū) was originally constructed in the year 4 BC. Most historians date the shrines from several hundred years later, with 690 AD widely considered the date when the shrines were first built in their current form. They are mentioned in the annals of the Kojiki and Nihonshoki, dating from 712. Sacred objects of the royal family reside within, including a covered mirror which has reportedly not been looked into for over a thousand years. The shrines are famously dismantled and rebuilt to exacting specifications every 20 years at exorbitant expense.

The present buildings, dating from 2013, are the 62nd iteration to date and are opened inrebuilding in 2033. Many festivals will precede the next rebuilding; the most impressive of these and the "tree-pulling" festival Okihiki (御木曳) in which lumber is ceremoniously carted to the shrine, is next anticipated in 2026-2027.

Travel to Ise

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Ise

The closest international airport to Ise is Chubu Centrair International Airport south of Nagoya. High-speed ferries run hourly from the airport's dock across Ise Bay to Tsu (津) in 45 minutes (¥2470). From the port, a local bus travels to Tsu train station (¥200) from which Ise can be visited in 35 minutes by Kintetsu Railway (¥620; transfer may be necessary). A small number of ferries continue to Matsusaka, which is slightly closer to Ise.

The alternative is to simply take the Meitetsu μ-SKY train from the airport to Nagoya, and continue to Ise using one of the options below.

By Rail

Kintetsu_50601_at_Hasedera_Station - Kintetsu Railway's Shimakaze train

Ise's main train station is Iseshi (伊勢市), which is served by Japan Railways and the private Kintetsu Railway. Another useful station is Uji-Yamada (宇治山田), which is served by Kintetsu and is the next station after Iseshi.

Kintetsu offers access to Ise through their direct limited express services from Nagoya (85 minutes, ¥2770), Kyoto (2 hours, ¥7620) and Namba in Osaka (1 hour 50 minutes, ¥7120). Some trains have a premium Deluxe Car which requires an additional extra charge for seating. One service and the Shimakaze (しまかぜ), operates with all-premium seating, also requiring an additional extra charge.

Tourists who wish to use Kintetsu can purchase the Kintetsu Railway Pass which includes unlimited local trips on the network for 5 days. The pass costs ¥7800 (¥7600 if you buy it outside Japan before your trip). You must purchase a separate ticket to ride on the limited express, though Kintetsu has now made these purchases feasible in English on their website. The one-way extra charges to Ise are ¥2320 from Nagoya or Osaka, and ¥2610 from Kyoto. Deluxe Car seats and Shimakaze seats require an extra extra charge. An enhanced version of the pass, called the Kintetsu Railway Pass Plus, costs ¥7000 (¥6800 purchased in advance) and adds unlimited trips on select buses in the area.

JR trains run hourly rapid services to Iseshi from Nagoya (90 minutes, ¥2000 unreserved seat, ¥2520 reserved seat). The fastest option by JR from the Shinkansen is to change to the rapid train in Nagoya, as a trip around the Kii peninsula on other JR services will take much longer.

Holders of the Japan Railway Pass must pay a small ¥710 extra charge, since trains partially use the private Ise Railway on the journey. The extra charge can be avoided by taking the less-frequent Nanki (南紀) limited express from Nagoya to Taki (多気) and changing to a local train to Iseshi, though this will extend the travel duration to 2 hours.

Travel on a Bus in Ise

Willer Express operates overnight bus service from Tokyo to Ise. Buses leave from the Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal (Basta Shinjuku), as well as from nearby Kawasaki. Weekday, non-peak fares start at around ¥6700, and the trip is valid with Willer'sJapan Bus Pass.

Seibu and Mie Kotsu operate two overnight bus services to Ise - one departs from Ikebukuro and Shinjuku, and the other leaves from Ikebukuro and Yokohama. Weekday, non-peak fares start at around ¥7200.

Get Around

A regular bus service operates between Ise Station and Naiku. Another option for those who want to explore the area further is the CAN Bus day pass. This provides unlimited travel around the Ise and the Futami area, and Toba. A 1-day pass is ¥2000 for adults, ¥700 for children. A 2-day pass is ¥2600 and ¥800. More bus and railway ticket information online].

What to see in Ise

Meotoiwa wedded rocks - Meoto Iwa

• Ise Shrine - 伊勢神宮 - 34.4550144, 136.7236043 ☎ +81 596-24-1111 - The shrine consists of two sites, some 6 kilometers apart but connected by a sacred forest. Access to the inner sanctum of these sites is strictly limited, with the general public allowed to see little more than the thatched roofs of the central structures, hidden behind three tall wooden fences. (Guards are on hand to make sure nobody gives in to temptation.) Visitors can, however, enjoy the ancient forest, and those with an eye for architecture will enjoy the many wooden buildings along the path.

• Gekū - Outer Shrine; 外宮 | 34.486462, 136.704753 Dedicated to the goddess of food, clothing, and housing, Toyouke-o-mikami. Accordingly and there are Snacks and souvenirs available at a stand near the main gate. The smaller of the two, it is a 5-minutes walk from Ise Station.

• Naikū - Inner Shrine; 内宮 | The shuttle bus from Geku to here takes 15 minutes and costs ¥410. Dedicated to the sun goddess, Amaterasu-o-mikami, and is the larger and more important of the two. There are a few ponds full of colorful carp, and the river that runs nearby has the less colorful ones who didn't make the cut.

• Kawasaki Kaiwai - 河崎界隈 | 34.496822, 136.717549 From Ise Station walk towards Ujiyamada Station, past Hinodekan, turn left, before long you'll find a railway crossing, cross there and walk up the big road, past Mini-Mini. After about 400 m turn right at Hoshide-kan, a large wooden ryokan. Kawasaki Kaiwai is the street next to Seta River. The old merchants quarters of town. Many old buildings remain. Good for a stroll.

• Meoto Iwa - 夫婦岩 | 34.509444, 136.788333 by train, Meotoiwa is a 15-minutes walk from JR Futaminoura Station, mostly along the shoreline - Entrance is free (夫婦岩) Also known as the Husband-and-Wife Rocks or the Wedded Rocks and these two rocks just offshore are tied together with a Shinto shimenawa rope weighing over a ton. The rocks are said to represent Izanagi and Izanami and the creator gods of Shinto myth, and the larger "male" rock has a small torii gate on top. While photos often make the rocks appear much larger than they really are, it is still a unique and interesting site.

• Futami Sea Paradise - 二見シーパラダイス | 34.5073404, 136.7913405A few minutes walk from Meotoiwa. ☎ +81 596-43-4111 Opening Hours: 8:50AM Monday - 5:10PM Adults ¥1300, elementary school children ¥600, small children ¥300 A small aquarium where you can enjoy shows by seals and walruses, and can touch and interact with the animals.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ise

Festivals

• Kagurasai Ceremony - 神楽祭 | Opening Hours: Three days in early April and late September free There are spring and autumn versions of this event. Performances of dance, music, noh, shigin and displays of flower arrangement are held in the garden at Naiku.

• Miya River Fireworks Festival - 宮川の花火 | The nearest station is JR Yamada Kamiguchi. Opening Hours: Mid-July Though not as spectacular as some fireworks festivals in Japan, this is in fact a competition for fireworks producers. Original and unique fireworks can be seen.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Ise

• Oharai Machi - おはらい町 | Between Jingukaikan Mae （神宮会館前） Bus Stop and Naiku. Shop and enjoy the atmosphere. This stretch of shops and restaurants retains a real historical feel. The restaurants on the left offer a nice view over Isuzu River. Halfway up the road on the right is Okage Yokochou (おかげ横丁), a relatively new addition, with more eateries and a variety of souvenir shops. The best time to visit is in the weekend. Often you can enjoy a free performance such as a taiko (Japanese drums). Avoid this area in the weeks after New Year. The massive crowds of people visiting Naiku make it hard to enjoy. If you go in the height of summer take your swimwear and you can enjoy a dip in Isuzu river. Swimming above the stonework near the bridge is strictly prohibited but swimming in the deeper spot adjacent to the vehicle park is fine. Not many people swim there, mostly local school kids, but the water is clean and clear, take your goggles for a good view of the massive carp.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Ise Udon - Ise udon

The local specialty is Japanese spiny lobster, known as Ise-ebi (伊勢海老, lit. "Ise shrimp") in Japanese phrasebook|Japanese. Fresh lobster sashimi in particular is sublime, but as you might expect such pleasures don't come cheap. Other local specialities include Ise udon, a very simple dish of thick Noodles in a strong flavored Sauces, garnished with spring onion. It can be ordered from the restaurants around Naiku for ¥700-400.

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy akafuku (赤福）, a mochi Rice cake wrapped in red bean jam. With complimentary green tea akafuku costs ¥280 (for three) at stalls around Naiku. You can also buy it boxed at Iseshi Station and Ujiyamada Station.

Naiku

• Okunoya - 奥野家 | On the river side of Oharai Machi, a few minutes walk from the Naiku bridge. Quality Japanese-style food at a reasonable price.

Geku

• KAZI - Kaji | Across the square from Ise Station. Opening Hours: ¥500 Excellent okonomiyaki(お好み焼き).

• Kitaya - 喜多や - Honmachi 10-13 34.4895365, 136.7051345A short walk away from the Geku entrance. ☎ +81 596-28-3064 Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 9PM daily Starting at ¥1000 Sublime charcoal-grilled eel (unagi 鰻) dishes.

• Sen - 千 | Opening Hours: Open for dinner and sometimes for lunch A yakiniku(焼肉) restaurant within walking distance of Ise City.

• Misuzu - 美鈴 | A two minutes walk from Miyamachi Station at the intersection on the right hand corner. Opening Hours: Open for dinner A little family run restaurant. They're famous in the area for gyoza(餃子), but also serve fried Chicken, Rice balls, and oden.

• 4th Club - 34.4895155, 136.7082581A couple of blocks west of Ise Station from exit 1 ☎ +81 596-24-8428 Opening Hours: 8PM Monday - 2AM One of the nicer bars in the area. It has a good selection of soft-drinks and is a popular hangout for local expats thanks to its affable, English-speaking owner.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Ise

Ise - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Ise, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Ise. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Ise and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Ise. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Ise. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Ise, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Ise and beyond.

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The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Ise is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Ise.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hinodekan - 日の出館 - 34.4902886, 136.7103799 Near Ise Station. ☎ +81 596-28-2954 ¥5,000 without meals, ¥10,000 with dinner and breakfast - A traditional style ryokan.

• Oishiya - 大石屋 - 34.5082027, 136.7836886 Between Futaminoura Station and Meotoiwa. ☎ +81 596-43-2074 - A recently renovated, wooden, traditional style ryokan that overlooks the sea.

• Guest House Kazami - ゲストハウス風見荘 - 34.4892684, 136.7101448A few minutes walk from Ise-shi Station. ☎ +81 596-64-8565 - Dorms from ¥2,600 A backpacker's hostel. The staff is very friendly, and can speak English well enough to help you with almost anything you need. There's a bar in the lobby, but the drinks are a little expensive.

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