Time zone
GMT +09:00
No time difference
Currency
Japanese Yen
1EUR = 176.04JPY
Official languages
Japanese
Top things to do in Ise
Departing from Nagoya - Ise Grand Shrine (Geku & Naiku) & Meoto Iwa One-Day Tour - Stroll through Edo-style old streets
English guided
Free cancellation
(3) • 100+ booked
€ 62.09
Nagoya Full-Day Ise Grand Shrine & Toba Aquarium Tour with Meoto Iwa
English guided
Free cancellation
(20) • 400+ booked
€ 71.89
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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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English guided
Free cancellation
(86) • 700+ booked
€ 45.75
Fall deal
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[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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English guided
Free cancellation
(50) • 400+ booked
€ 46.39
Ise Grand Shrine visit, Futamiura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), and Yokochō Old Street stroll one-day tour (departing from Osaka)
English guided
Free cancellation
(2) • 100+ booked
€ 55.95
One-day tour of Nagoya Ise Grand Shrine and Mikimoto Pearl Island
Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
(31) • 800+ booked
€ 82.35
Fall deal
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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
(59) • 300+ booked
€ 48.39
Nagoya, Japan｜Hida Takayama/Shirakawa-go Customized Private Day Tour
Hotel pick-up
Free cancellation
(39) • 200+ booked
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€ 91.45
Departing from Nagoya: Ise Grand Shrine, Futami-ura Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks), Mikimoto Pearl Island / Toba Aquarium One-Day Tour
Book now for tomorrow
Free cancellation
(7) • 50+ booked
€ 81.65
Kyushu Yanagawa River Cruise & Itoshima & Raizan Sennyoji Temple Trip (Departing from Fukuoka)
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
New Activity
€ 65.35
€ 104.55
Fukuoka Itoshima & Meoto Iwa Full-Day Private Experience
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Free cancellation
€ 506.29
Hotels in Ise
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€ 84.42
Experience Ise Miyamachi Hotel
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€ 106.5
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Reviews of Ise activities
呂 **
2026-09-06 08:05:40
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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What to do in Ise year-round
Ise is best known for guided Tours and wildlife experiences like Zoos & aquariums, with Tours dominating booking volume on Klook and shaping the city's seasonal rhythm. Demand rises around traditional travel periods, with pronounced peaks in March, April, June and December and very quiet stretches in late summer and autumn, according to Klook booking data. Those rhythms make the main choice whether you prioritise lively festival-like atmosphere or quieter, more relaxed sightseeing—decide between peak-season buzz or off-peak calm. Klook booking data shows Tours lead activity choices year-round, with Zoos & aquariums as a secondary option.
Best months to visit Ise
Peak demand centers on December while the quietest month is August, and prices move separately at times: November is the priciest month on Klook while January shows the lowest typical price. That means you can encounter crowds in months like March, April, June and December, even when prices are lower, and conversely face higher prices in November despite quieter demand. For lower prices and smaller crowds, aim for January or the autumn quieter months; for peak-season atmosphere pick March–April or December. Klook booking data underpins these patterns.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Peak demand | USD 37 |
| February | About average | USD 54 |
| March | Peak demand | USD 57 |
| April | Peak demand | USD 58 |
| May | Very quiet | USD 57 |
| June | Peak demand | USD 48 |
| July | About average | USD 85 |
| August | Very quiet | USD 59 |
| September | Very quiet | USD 85 |
| October | Very quiet | USD 40 |
| November | Very quiet | USD 92 |
| December | Peak demand | USD 43 |
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 the United States
Travelers from the United States typically lock experiences in about 10 days ahead, with the earliest planners booking around 27 days out, so treat peak months like December, March and April as times to book sooner. Last-minute options remain—many experiences are still available within four days—but planning pays in busier months. Use Klook to compare typical prices and secure guided Tours or zoo tickets ahead of peak dates; booking a little earlier avoids disappointment during high-demand periods and still leaves room for flexible trip plans, all based on Klook booking data.
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