6 Best Ise Day Trips from Nagoya

Ise is about 90 minutes from Nagoya on the Kintetsu line, and most day trips add the coast, with the Wedded Rocks at Futami and Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba. Make sure the tour gives Naiku at least an hour; the gravel approach alone takes a while.

1.Ise’s Sacred Shrines and Captivating Coastlines – From Nagoya

Alluring Ise's sacred shrines and captivating coastlines await visitors embarking on a journey from Nagoya, where spirituality and natural beauty intertwine in an unforgettable experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“It was a great tour: interesting and not rushed at all. There was rain, but not heavy and it added to the atmosphere, especially at the shrine. Shoko-san was a fantastic guide: kind, funny (I loved her quizzes) and very informative. She answRead more”

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3.Nagoya Full-Day Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Aquarium Tour with Meoto Iwa

Explore Ise Grand Shrine, Toba Aquarium and Meoto Iwa on a full-day trip from Nagoya, with transport handled and time for local food.

★ 4.8

“This service provides transportation only, with the driver explaining the duration of each stop and the pick-up times. There is no tour guide, only a driver. It's convenient for travelers who prefer not to navigate on their own.”

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4.From Nagoya: Ise’s Sacred Shrines and Captivating Coastlines

Journey through Japan's spiritual heart and stunning coastlines, where ancient shrines and hidden treasures await discovery; what secrets will you uncover along the way?

★ 4.9

“Es war ein toller Ausflug! Unsere Tourguide, Kim, hat die Führungen vor Ort sehr angenehm gestaltet, indem sie immer mal wieder einen Stopp mit einzelnen Infos eingelegt hatte, aber auch immer genügend Zeit zur Verfügung stellte, wenn wir nochmals etwas genauer anschauen wollten. Auch die…”

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5.Departing from Nagoya: Ise Grand Shrine, Futami-ura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Mikimoto Pearl Island / Toba Aquarium One-Day Tour

Visit Ise Grand Shrine, Meoto Iwa and either Mikimoto Pearl Island or Toba Aquarium on a day trip from Nagoya.

★ 3.9

“Time alloted for each place was enough. Although traffic was really bad going to the Ise Shrine, the driver was able to interchange the places in the schedule to avoid the traffic.”

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