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Ise Jingu Geku 外宮

Outer Shrine

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2010

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Visiting Ise Jingu Geku today

  • What it is: The Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu, dedicated to Toyouke, goddess of food and industry. Custom is to visit here before the Inner Shrine.
  • Getting there: About 5 minutes' walk from JR or Kintetsu Iseshi Station.
  • Hours: 5:00–17:00 (Oct–Dec), 5:00–18:00 (Jan–Apr and Sep), 5:00–19:00 (May–Aug). Hours change at New Year.
  • Admission: Free.
  • Tip: The Geku-Naiku loop bus links the two shrines; visit Geku first, as the shrine itself advises.
Best timeGood any time of yearQuiet in early morning any season; very busy at New Year.

Checked against: Visiting and worship – Ise Jingu (official) · Access – Ise Jingu (official) · Ise Jingu Geku – Ise Tourism Association. Check opening times and prices before you go.

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Ise Jingu Geku

Visitors to Ise traditionally go to the Geku, the Outer Shrine, first and then on to the Naiku. So that is what I did on a hot day at the start of August.…