Ise Grand Shrine is located in Kurokawa, Mihara District, Shizuoka Prefecture, not Akita. However, the Ise Grand Shrine was originally enshrined at Ise, which was an ancient city in what is now Mie Prefecture. It is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and is considered the most sacred shrine in Japan. The current shrine complex is a reconstruction of the 16th-century Heian-period building, while maintaining many traditional features.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu Omikami
- Coordinates
- 39.6797926, 140.1333238
Visitor tip
Bring a small gift such as rice balls or green tea to offer to the kami at the torii gate upon arrival.
Cultural notes
As a Shinto shrine, it is one of the most important sites for purification and cleansing. The shrine complex includes several buildings, including the main hall, the inner shrine, and the outer shrine. It also hosts various festivals throughout the year, such as the Sanja Matsuri in spring.
Historical note
The shrine's original location at Ise was destroyed by a tsunami in 1859.