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Ise Grand Shrine
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
4 km · about 5 min drive
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Ise
Mie, Japan · Asia
About Ise
Ise is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tamaru, 4km from Ise Grand Shrine.
Ise is in Mie, Japan, with about 120,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Tamaru, about 6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ise?
Within an hour or so of Ise: Ise Grand Shrine (4 km), Suzuka International Racing Course (43 km).
Are there any good drives near Ise?
The nearest famous roads are Philosopher's Path and Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
Where is Ise?
Ise is in Mie, Japan, about 6 km from Tamaru.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 123,533
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Japan
- Region
- Mie
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates
- 34.4833, 136.7000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Japan
Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Worth the detour from Ise
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Suzuka International Racing Course
The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Ise
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 77 kmMount YoshinoJapan's most famous cherry blossom viewing spot with over 30,000 trees covering an entire mountainside in waves of pink each spring.
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