Ise Jingū
伊勢神宮 · 이세시
Shinto shrine in Mie Prefecture, Japan
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Ise Jingū2:11
Welcome to Ise Jingu, formally known simply as 'Jingu'—The Shrine. This is not merely one location, but a vast complex of 125 Shinto shrines centered around two main sanctuaries: Naiku, the Inner Shrine, and Geku, the Outer…
Listen in the app2Uji Bridge — The Crossing to the Sacred1:57
The Uji Bridge is the symbolic threshold of Naiku, spanning 100 meters across the Isuzu River. In Shinto philosophy, water is the ultimate purifier, and by crossing this bridge, you are leaving the profane world behind and…
Listen in the app3Isuzu River Mitarashi — The Ritual of Water1:48
After crossing the bridge and walking along the gravel path, you will come to a wide, sloping stone bank leading down to the Isuzu River. This is the 'Mitarashi' or purification area. …
Listen in the app4The Sacred Forest and Ancient Hinoki1:52
As you move deeper into the grounds of Naiku, you are surrounded by the 'Jingu no Mori'—the forest of the shrine. This forest covers an area approximately the size of Setagaya ward in Tokyo, representing a massive green lung in…
Listen in the app5Shogu — The Main Sanctuary of Amaterasu1:56
We have reached the climax of our visit to Naiku: the Shogu, or the Main Sanctuary. This is the dwelling place of Amaterasu Omikami. …
Listen in the app6The Empty Plots — The Cycle of Rebuilding1:48
Directly adjacent to the Shogu, you will see an empty plot of land, identical in size and covered in white gravel. In the center stands a small wooden shed. …
Listen in the app7Geku — The Outer Shrine and Toyouke no Omikami1:49
While Naiku is the most famous, tradition dictates that one should always visit Geku, the Outer Shrine, first. Located near Ise-shi Station, a few kilometers away from Naiku, Geku enshrines Toyouke no Omikami. …
Listen in the app8Sengukan Museum — The Art of the Craftsman1:47
To truly appreciate the technical mastery behind Ise Jingu, we must visit the Sengukan Museum, located near the entrance of Geku. This museum was built to commemorate the 62nd Shikin Sengu in 2013 and to educate the public on the…
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Our journey through Ise Jingu, the heart of the Japanese soul, has come full circle. We have crossed the Uji Bridge, purified ourselves in the Isuzu River, and stood before the hidden mysteries of the Sun Goddess and the Deity of…
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What is Ise Jingū?
Ise Jingū is a place in 이세시 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 이세시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 16 min 54 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.4550, 136.7258 |
| Last updated |