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Nagoya Full-Day Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Aquarium Tour with Meoto Iwa
Tours • From Nagoya

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

English guided
Free cancellation
4.8 / 5
(19) • 400+ booked
€ 71.29
[One-Day Tour of Three Ancient Capitals in Kansai, Japan] World Heritage Sites Todai-ji Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Fushimi Inari Shrine's Thousand Torii Gates & Adorable Deer in Nara Park & Uji Matcha Gourmet Street (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)
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Kyushu Itoshima Coast Sightseeing & Shiraito Falls & Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Classic Dual Route Day Tour
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Tours • From Fukuoka

Kyushu Itoshima Coast Sightseeing & Shiraito Falls & Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Classic Dual Route Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(85) • 600+ booked
€ 45.40
Save € 11.35
Departing from Nagoya - Ise Grand Shrine (Geku & Naiku) & Meoto Iwa One-Day Tour - Stroll through Edo-style old streets
Tours • From Nagoya

Departing from Nagoya - Ise Grand Shrine (Geku & Naiku) & Meoto Iwa One-Day Tour - Stroll through Edo-style old streets

English guided
Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(3) • 100+ booked
€ 61.59
One-day tour of Nagoya Ise Grand Shrine and Mikimoto Pearl Island
Tours • From Nagoya

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

Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
4.6 / 5
(31) • 800+ booked
€ 81.69
Ise Grand Shrine visit, Futamiura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), and Yokochō Old Street stroll one-day tour (departing from Osaka)
Tours • From Osaka

Ise Grand Shrine visit, Futamiura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), and Yokochō Old Street stroll one-day tour (departing from Osaka)

English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(2) • 100+ booked
€ 55.49
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Kyoto & Uji World Heritage One-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Food Street (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)
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Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

Kyoto & Uji World Heritage One-Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Byodo-in Temple & Uji Matcha Food Street (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(58) • 300+ booked
€ 48.09
Save € 32.06
Nagoya, Japan|Hida Takayama/Shirakawa-go Customized Private Day Tour
Tours • From Nagoya

Nagoya, Japan|Hida Takayama/Shirakawa-go Customized Private Day Tour

Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
4.4 / 5
(39) • 200+ booked
€ 90.75
Departing from Nagoya: Ise Grand Shrine, Futami-ura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Mikimoto Pearl Island / Toba Aquarium One-Day Tour
Tours • From Nagoya

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

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Free cancellation
3.9 / 5
(7) • 50+ booked
€ 81.05
Save € 34.70
Fukuoka Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Tour (Cantonese & Mandarin Guide)
Tours • From Fukuoka, Yanagawa

Fukuoka Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Tour (Cantonese & Mandarin Guide)

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Free cancellation
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€ 45.39
Ise Grand Shrine & Pearl Island Private Guided Tour
Tours • From Nagoya, Toba

Ise Grand Shrine & Pearl Island Private Guided Tour

Private tour
Small group
English guided
4.5 / 5
(2)
€ 103.70
Fukuoka Itoshima & Meoto Iwa Full-Day Private Experience
Tours • From Fukuoka

Fukuoka Itoshima & Meoto Iwa Full-Day Private Experience

Free cancellation
€ 502.35
Sanco Inn Iseshi Ekimae
Hotels • Ise

Sanco Inn Iseshi Ekimae

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
From
€ 84.42
EN HOTEL Ise
Hotels • Ise

EN HOTEL Ise

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3.9 / 5
(149)
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€ 46.57
€ 47.04
Experience Ise Miyamachi Hotel
Hotels • Ise

Experience Ise Miyamachi Hotel

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€ 106.5
Hotel Castle Inn Isemeotoiwa
Hotels • Ise

Hotel Castle Inn Isemeotoiwa

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4.1 / 5
(808)
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€ 41.45
€ 41.86
Hotel Castle inn Ise
Hotels • Ise

Hotel Castle inn Ise

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3.8 / 5
(776)
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€ 32.86
Toyoko Inn Iseshi Eki
Hotels • Ise

Toyoko Inn Iseshi Eki

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4.3 / 5
(904)
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€ 55.3
Comfort Hotel ERA Ise
Hotels • Ise

Comfort Hotel ERA Ise

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4.4 / 5
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€ 71.05
fav ISE
Hotels • Ise

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4.1 / 5
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€ 80.97
Ryoso Umi-no-Chou
Hotels • Ise

Ryoso Umi-no-Chou

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4.4 / 5
(123)
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€ 187.45
PLUFINO RESORT VILLA
Hotels • Ise

PLUFINO RESORT VILLA

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3.6 / 5
(18)
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€ 153.12
Hinoderyokan
Hotels • Ise

Hinoderyokan

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4.5 / 5
(202)
From
€ 91.05
€ 92.69
Sennomori
Hotels • Ise

Sennomori

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4.0 / 5
(48)
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€ 132.16

Reviews of Ise activities

Carlos ***********
2026-06-21 01:13:01
Fantastic 5.0
The itinerary for the Nagoya Full-Day Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Aquarium Tour with Meoto Iwa was well-organized and enjoyable. Unfortunately, it rained quite heavily during our trip, so we decided to head back earlier than scheduled. I originally planned to visit the Pearl Museum, but due to the unpredictable weather, I chose the aquarium instead. Despite the change in plans, I had a great time watching the playful sea creatures and marine shows at the aquarium. Overall, it was still a memorable experience, and I would recommend this tour, especially for those who enjoy nature, culture, and marine life.
Sharizza ****
2026-10-01 08:08:57
Fantastic 5.0
The tour is well organized. Daisy Wu was very welcoming and helpful. She explained everything well and gave great photo shoot tips! Would highly recommend!
Klook User
2026-04-29 23:53:16
Fantastic 5.0
fiona was very good she explained the whole trip in details. The trip was well planned and we managed to complete all the three attractions that was carried out
呂 **
2026-09-06 08:05:40
Great 4.0
A few days later, we met tour guide Xiao Yu again. She was just as meticulous in her explanations and took great care of everyone. Although Ise isn't particularly popular with foreigners right now, if you like Japanese shrines and are interested in Japanese religious customs, the Ise Grand Shrine tour would be an excellent choice. We were also very lucky this time to witness the Meoto Iwa rope-changing ceremony, which only happens three times a year. It was a very cool experience.
Klook User
2026-09-26 15:36:44
Great 4.0
Small group tour, flexible arrangement. Driver contact one day in advance to confirm pick up time and location! They were even nice enough to pick us up from hotel which was 10 mins walk away from gathering point.
Klook 用戶
2026-06-12 17:20:48
Fantastic 5.0
After seeing this new itinerary on the platform, I immediately gathered my friends and we set off! Our tour guide, Xiao Xie, provided thoughtful and meticulous service. When a sudden downpour caught us off guard at noon, we immediately received a message from Xiao Xie saying he was getting umbrellas from the car for us! He was truly considerate. He also looked after us carefully throughout the trip. Highly recommended!
Klook User
2026-09-21 07:09:32
Fantastic 5.0
Santos made our tour an unforgettable experience. From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about the area, answered all our questions, and made sure everyone felt comfortable and included throughout the day. His enthusiasm and attention to detail really stood out. The tour was well-organised, relaxed, and full of memorable moments, thanks in large part to Santos’s warm personality and expertise. He went above and beyond to make the experience special. And to top it off. He got every group a gift of matcha cookies that he didn’t have to do! such an amazing gesture.
Klook用戶
2026-09-09 09:50:05
Fantastic 5.0
If you enjoy taking photos, you might want to choose just one location, otherwise you'll feel rushed. Alternatively, I'd suggest staying overnight. Our driver was excellent; she drove very smoothly and was extremely polite. A six-hour round trip (three hours each way) must have been tiring for her. I highly recommend visiting Shirakawa-go in both summer and winter; it's truly beautiful.
LEUNG *******
2026-08-23 08:37:34
Fantastic 5.0
The location is very convenient whether you're traveling by JR or driving. The hotel annex has a parking lot downstairs with plenty of spaces. You can get a discounted parking rate when you check out at the front desk with your parking ticket, and it's not expensive at all for 24 hours. Plus, the hotel is right near Ise Grand Shrine's Geku (Outer Shrine), so you can visit there before picking up your car to go to the Naiku (Inner Shrine). The main hotel building has a hot spring bath that's quite comfortable even with many people, and the hotel provides bath salts and lotions for guests to take, with many varieties available. The rooms in the annex are much newer, clearly recently renovated, and very spacious and clean. The staff are also very friendly.

Ise at a glance

When is the busiest time to visit Ise?

Based on what travelers booked on Klook

Busier than usual Quieter than usual
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+40%
Jan
+11%
Feb
+14%
Mar
+52%
Apr
+13%
May
Busiest +79%
Jun
+34%
Jul
-71% Quietest
Aug
-64%
Sep
-66%
Oct
-45%
Nov
+6%
Dec

Demand peaks in June (about 79% above a typical month) while August is much quieter (roughly 71% below a typical month), so book early for June and expect easier availability and fewer crowds in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Ise cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

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Avg $101 Priciest $196 Cheapest $70
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically cheapest in April (~USD 70), roughly 64% below the priciest month in January, so travelling in April can mean lower activity costs; this may align with quieter demand. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

4 daysLast-minute
10 daysTypical
27 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 10 days ahead, making plans reasonably flexible for short trips; during June’s peak consider booking earlier to secure availability. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Ise

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 177.43JPY

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Ise

Quick snapshot of Ise and what to expect

Ise is a compact destination where tours and wildlife experiences (zoos & aquariums) dominate bookings, and demand follows a clear seasonal pulse. Klook data shows a pronounced high season in June and a deep lull in late summer and autumn, so the rhythm of the year alternates between busy mid-year months and much quieter periods.

Best times to visit and how prices move

The busiest month is June, while the quietest months run from August through October according to Klook booking patterns. Prices across the year shift too: Klook booking data shows the priciest month is typically January and the cheapest typically April, with April roughly 64% lower than January in past bookings. Demand and prices do not move perfectly together — the busiest month (June) sits between lower-price mid-spring and a January peak — so you can sometimes avoid the very highest prices by visiting outside January even if you still encounter seasonal crowds in June. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for April or the late-summer trough; for peak-season atmosphere pick June.

Tips for travellers

Most visitors book about ten days ahead on average, with many last-minute bookings appearing within four days, so a short-notice trip is feasible but some planning helps. If you prefer to travel with more assurance, try to book key tours about a week to two weeks ahead, especially for travel in the busy month of June. Use Klook to compare and lock in activities in advance or shortly before departure depending on how flexible you want to be.

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