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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
€ 62.09
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
(20) • 400+ booked
€ 71.89
Kyushu Itoshima Coast Sightseeing & Shiraito Falls & Yanagawa River Cruise & Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine Classic Dual Route Day Tour
Klook's choice
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
(86) • 700+ booked
€ 45.75
Save € 11.44
[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)
Spring deal
Klook's choice
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
€ 55.95
50% off select options
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
€ 82.35
Kyoto & Uji World Heritage Day Tour: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Byodoin Temple & Uji Matcha Food Street (Departing from Osaka or Kyoto)
Spring deal
Klook's choice
Tours • From Osaka, Kyoto

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

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English guided
Free cancellation
4.9 / 5
(59) • 300+ booked
€ 48.39
Save € 32.26
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
From
€ 91.45
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
€ 81.65
Save € 35.00
Kyushu Yanagawa River Cruise & Itoshima & Raizan Sennyoji Temple Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)
Tours • From Fukuoka, Yanagawa

Kyushu Yanagawa River Cruise & Itoshima & Raizan Sennyoji Temple Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)

English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
€ 65.35
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)
€ 104.55
Fukuoka Itoshima & Meoto Iwa Full-Day Private Experience
Tours • From Fukuoka

Fukuoka Itoshima & Meoto Iwa Full-Day Private Experience

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Free cancellation
€ 506.29
Sanco Inn Iseshi Ekimae
Hotels • Ise

Sanco Inn Iseshi Ekimae

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4.4 / 5
(1.0K)
From
€ 84.42
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
(809)
From
€ 41.45
€ 41.86
Hotel Castle inn Ise
Hotels • Ise

Hotel Castle inn Ise

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3.8 / 5
(776)
From
€ 32.86
EN HOTEL Ise
Hotels • Ise

EN HOTEL Ise

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3.9 / 5
(149)
From
€ 46.57
€ 47.04
Comfort Hotel ERA Ise
Hotels • Ise

Comfort Hotel ERA Ise

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4.4 / 5
(521)
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€ 71.05
Toyoko Inn Iseshi Eki
Hotels • Ise

Toyoko Inn Iseshi Eki

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4.3 / 5
(904)
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€ 55.3
fav ISE
Hotels • Ise

fav ISE

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4.1 / 5
(134)
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€ 80.97
Sennomori
Hotels • Ise

Sennomori

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4.0 / 5
(48)
From
€ 132.16
pokapoka village
Hotels • Ise

pokapoka village

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New Activity
From
€ 46.93
Hinoderyokan
Hotels • Ise

Hinoderyokan

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4.5 / 5
(202)
From
€ 91.05
€ 92.69
Ryoso Umi-no-Chou
Hotels • Ise

Ryoso Umi-no-Chou

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4.4 / 5
(123)
From
€ 187.45

Reviews of Ise activities

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.
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
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
200
150
Avg 100Avg
50
0
140
Jan
111
Feb
114
Mar
152
Apr
113
May
Busiest 179
Jun
134
Jul
Quietest 29
Aug
36
Sep
34
Oct
55
Nov
106
Dec

June is the busiest month for travellers from Malaysia, with demand roughly 79% above a typical month; August is much quieter, about 71% below a typical month, so book early for June and expect easier availability in August. Based on Klook historical booking data.

When is Ise cheapest?

Find months that fit your budget.

350
325
300
275
250
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Priciest RM349 Cheapest RM247
Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun

Activities are typically around MYR 298, with December roughly MYR 247 typically—about 29% cheaper than the priciest month in July—so December offers lower prices (and aligns with the quieter season). 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, so there’s moderate planning lead time; during June’s peak this means you should consider booking earlier than usual. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Ise

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1EUR = 176.04JPY

  • Official languages

What to know before visiting Ise

What to do in Ise throughout the year

Ise is best known for cultural tours and visits to zoos & aquariums, with Tours leading bookings and Zoos & aquariums as a distant second. Demand on Klook rises and falls through the year: there are clear peaks in January, April and June, while late summer into autumn is much quieter. Use those patterns to plan: if you want lively seasonal events and a fuller programme, aim for the peak months; if you prefer calmer sightseeing and shorter queues, travel in the very quiet months. This guidance is based on Klook booking data.

Best months to visit and price rhythm

Ise’s busiest moments on Klook cluster around January, April and June, with June recorded as a clear peak and August the quietest month. Prices move differently: the priciest month on Klook was July, while December showed the lowest typical price, so crowds and prices only sometimes align — summer can be both busy and expensive, while late-year travel tends to be calmer and cheaper. For fewer crowds and lower prices, consider December; for peak-season atmosphere expect higher demand in June and higher prices around July. This analysis comes from Klook booking data.

Month Demand Level Typical Price
January Peak demand MYR 255
February Busier than usual MYR 260
March Busier than usual MYR 255
April Peak demand MYR 280
May Busier than usual MYR 280
June Peak demand MYR 280
July Busier than usual MYR 349
August Very quiet MYR 349
September Very quiet MYR 345
October Very quiet MYR 337
November Very quiet MYR 337
December About average MYR 247

Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.

Tips for travellers from Malaysia

Most travellers from Malaysia typically book around 10 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking about 27 days out. That means you can often stay flexible and reserve activities a week or two before travel, but during the June peak and July price high season it pays to book earlier. On Klook you can compare typical prices and lock in popular tours or zoo visits before they sell out; browse options, read what’s included, and secure reservations ahead of peak dates to avoid disappointment. All figures are from Klook booking data.

FAQs about Ise

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