Ise Grand Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, but originally from Mie Prefecture. It was built to honor the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and is considered a treasure house of Shinto traditions and customs.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Oho-no-Kami
- Coordinates
- 36.3993816, 140.4676209
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's sacred atmosphere, remove your shoes before entering the main hall and avoid taking pictures inside the inner sanctum.
Cultural notes
Ise Grand Shrine is particularly famous for its association with the myth of Amaterasu, who hid in a cave on the island of Kumano. The shrine also hosts an annual festival to celebrate the goddess's return from her celestial abode.
Historical note
The shrine was originally constructed at the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Amaterasu in the 8th century.