5 Best Temple and Shrine Tours in Toba

Most shrine time on a Toba trip goes to Ise Jingu next door, but Toba has a sacred spot of its own: Shinmei Shrine in Osatsu, where ama divers pray to Ishigami-san, said to grant every woman one wish.

1.One-day tour of Nagoya Ise Grand Shrine and Mikimoto Pearl Island

Visit Ise Grand Shrine, choose Mikimoto Pearl Island or Toba Aquarium, and see the Wedded Rocks on a small-group day trip from Nagoya.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“This is a small tour group with only a driver but no tour guide. The driver will tell everyone what time to gather at each attraction, so you can do some research on your own before departure so that you have a better idea. You…”

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2.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

“Joined July 12,2026. It was a sunny and humid day but we still enjoyed the tour. We were joined by a Chinese speaking tour guide/driver. He coudn't really speak much english but he tried communicating thru whatsapp and google translate but we did not though…”

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3.The Sacred Ise Shrine, Boat Cruise, Etc, One Day Tour

Discover the enchanting Ise Shrine, embark on a scenic boat cruise, and explore more on our unforgettable one-day tour. Uncover the hidden treasures today!

★ 4.5

“Fuji-San was an excellent host. His communication style was clear and prompt. He shared information about the different sites in Ise, as well as sharing information about Japanese culture. He adapted to the interests of the different mRead more”

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5.A trip to visit Ise Grand Shrine and experience Ama culture

Explore Ise Grand Shrine, enjoy a traditional seafood BBQ at an Ama hut, and watch authentic Ama divers at Mikimoto Pearl Island on this immersive day tour.

★ 3.9

“We had a very spiritual and relaxing day with Kyohei. The day was packed with interesting stops without feeling rushed. Kyohei was a very attentive guide and asked us several times if we wanted to switch up the planning. Not knowing the area we went…”

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