Japan’s most famous shrine, Ise Jingu, is located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. Ise Jingu is one of the highest shrines in Japan in every way. It is also one of Japan’s most powerful power spots as it enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. This time, we will introduce in detail about Ise Jingu, Mie Prefecture, the main shrine that is the highest mountain in Japan and the main shrine that enshrines Amaterasu Omikami.
①【Ise Jingu】 Japan’s highest shrine!!
Ise Jingu is a shrine located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. The general public affectionately calls him “Oise-san.”
❶When was Ise Jingu built?
According to the Nihon Shoki, Ise Jingu Shrine is said to have been founded approximately 2,000 years ago by Yamato Hime no Mikoto, the daughter of Emperor Suinin. Emperor Suinin is the 10th emperor from Japan’s founding father, Emperor Jinmu.
❷Breakdown and total area of Ise Jingu.
Ise Grand Shrine can be broadly divided into two categories: Naikuu and Gekuu.
① Naiku
Naiku is the Imperial Shrine that enshrines Amaterasu Omikami.
② Geku
The Geku is in charge of the meals of Amaterasu Omikami, the god of food and industry, including rice, food, clothing, shelter, and energy. Also, Ise Jingu is not just one shrine, but a collective name for 125 shrines and shrines in the inner and outer shrines. The total area of Ise Jingu is approximately 5,500 hectares, which is the size of approximately 1,200 Tokyo Domes.
❸Why Ise Jingu is the highest of all shrines.
The reason why Ise Jingu is the highest of all shrines is because it enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the ancestor of the Emperor and the imperial family and the guardian deity of the Japanese people.
❹Why Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined in Ise.
The reason why Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined in Ise is because fortune telling said that if the highest deity like Amaterasu Omikami was enshrined near the emperor, disaster would occur. Out of 15 possible locations, we finally found Ise.
❺Differences between Jingu, Shrine, and Taisha.
①Jingu Shrine
Jingu is the name of the most prestigious shrine where the ancestors of the emperor are mainly enshrined. The shrines include Ise Jingu, which enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, and Meiji Jingu, which enshrines Emperor Meiji.
②Taisha
A taisha is a shrine that is prestigious, has a long history, and is large in size. Originally, it was a company name used only by Izumo Taisha Shrine in Shimane Prefecture, but since the end of the 19th century, the number of Taisha shrines has increased across the country.
③Shrine
A shrine is a religious facility that enshrines Shinto gods. It refers to a small, general shrine.
➁【Futami Okitama Shrine】A shrine famous for Meotoiwa!! ︎
Futami Okitama Shrine is a shrine located in Futami-choe, Ise City, Mie Prefecture. It is famous for Meoto Iwa. It is also a shrine that is related to Ise Grand Shrine.
Place of purification before visiting Ise Grand Shrine.
Futami Okitama Shrine is a shrine that you visit to purify yourself before visiting Ise Grand Shrine. Misogi is the act of purifying oneself by removing sins and impurities. For this reason, many worshipers have come to Futami Okitama Shrine since ancient times to purify their mind and body before visiting Ise Grand Shrine.
➂Access information to Ise Jingu
Here you will find detailed information about access to Ise Jingu. The address of Ise Jingu is 1 Ujidatecho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture.
❶Route from Ise City Hall to Ise Grand Shrine by car.
Ise City Hall (1-7-29 Iwabuchi, Ise City, Mie Prefecture) ⇒ Miyuki Road ⇒ Prefectural Route 22 ⇒ Prefectural Route 37 ⇒ Ujikan Route 21-3 ⇒ Ise Shrine
The total travel distance is approximately 4.5 km, and the travel time is approximately 11 minutes.
Summary of Ise Jingu.
This time, we introduced Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture, which is the highest shrine in Japan and the main shrine that enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture has vast grounds and is full of attractions. Also, Ise Jingu is said to be extremely beneficial as it enshrines Amaterasu Omikami. When you visit Mie Prefecture, we recommend that you also visit Ise Jingu.
▲Ise Shrine Wikipedia
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