Ise Jingu, located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture is formally referred to as “Jingu.” Ise Jingu consists of 125 shrines centered around the Kotaijingu (otherwise known as the Naiku or “inner shrine”) where Amaterasu Omikami is enshrined, and the Toyo’ukedaijingu (otherwise known as the Geku or “outer shrine”) where Toyo’uke-no-Omikami is enshrined. During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), visiting Ise Jingu was a life-long wish of the common people. However, because many could not make a direct pilgrimage from their homes due to circumstances such as distance, Shinto shrines were constructed throughout Japan to enshrine the deities of the Jingu, and remote worship sites were built to allow worship of the Jingu from afar. Shinto shrines originating from these remote worship sites are often given the suffix “-daijingu”.
Toyo'ukedaijingu
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The Tower Daijingu was built to invite the divine spirit of Amaterasu Omikami from Ise Jingu. Amaterasu Omikami, a deity central to Japanese mythology, is likened to the sun. Because the sun brings light to all living things, it is said that the sun leads to all prayers.
Please consider arranging tickets for the main deck (150 m) in advanced, which can be purchased online.
Also please note that the final entry time may be earlier than normal due to the number of visitors.