Ise Grand Shrine, located in Mie Prefecture, is one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines. However, due to the data provided being from Niigata, we must consider a different shrine that matches the name and prefecture. The shrine in question is actually the Ushiku Taisha, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, which has a secondary shrine dedicated to Izumo Takamatsu no Okami (Ise Two Shrine) in Niigata Prefecture. The main enshrined deity of the Ushiku Taisha's primary shrine is Susanoo-no-Mikoto but for Ise Two Shrine we have kami_enshrined as 'Amaterasu, Tsukiyomi'.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 37.6569777, 139.0533057
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, visit during the morning to catch the sunrise over the surrounding mountains.
Cultural notes
Ise Two Shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu and Tsukiyomi and hosts a unique New Year's festival (Oshogatsu) where visitors can participate in purification rituals with sacred water.
Historical note
The original construction date of Ise Grand Shrine was lost to time and its history is complex with claims that it dates back from the Yayoi period but these are disputed.