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Mie Prefecture

0 temples · 6 shrines

Mie Prefecture, known in Japanese as 三重県, is located in the Kansai region of central Japan along the Pacific coast. It is home to Ise Jingu, one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, as well as the scenic Ise-Shima coast and the historic town of Matsusaka.

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1
Ise Jingu
Location: Ise, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 2 Goshuin
Ise Jingu, officially Jingu, is a complex of 125 Shinto shrines centered on Kotaijingu (Naiku), dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, and Toyo'ukedaijingu (Geku), dedicated to Toyo'uke no Omikami. Its sacred buildings are renewed through Shikinen Sengu every 20...
Address: 1 Ujitachicho, Ise, Mie 516-0023, JapanWebsite
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Sasutahiko Jinja
Location: Ise, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Sasutahiko Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ise, Mie, closely identified with Sarutahiko Okami, the deity of guidance and auspicious direction. It is known for its octagonal symbols, azimuth stone marker, and strong ties to Ise Grand Shrine.
Why you should go
If you work in the arts or sports, visit the adjacent Sarume Shrine dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the ancestral goddess of kagura, technical arts, and theater, which many performers and athletes specifically seek out for blessings rather than overlooking it as a secondary site.
Arrive at the bus stop called 'Sarutahiko Jinja Mae' rather than walking from Ise-shi Station, as this dedicated stop places you directly at the shrine entrance and saves considerable walking time compared to other transit options in the area.
Visit on May 5th to witness the Rice Planting Festival, a traditional Shinto rite designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Mie Prefecture, rather than on regular days when the shrine is quieter but less ceremonially active.
Address: 2-chōme-1-10 Ujiurata, Ise, Mie 516-0026, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 596-22-2554
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Motoori Norinaga-No-Miya
Location: Ise, Mie
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Motoori Norinaganomiya is a small Shinto shrine in Matsusaka, Mie, associated with scholar Motoori Norinaga. It stands on a low hill above Tonomachi and is known for its steps, compact grounds, and local historical significance.
Why you should go
The shrine sits on a low hill with steps leading up to it, so wear shoes with good grip and consider the climb if you have mobility concerns.
Bring a small notebook or camera if you're interested in Japanese philosophy or Edo-period history, as the shrine's setting above Tonomachi offers context for understanding why this location was chosen to honor Norinaga.
Approach the shrine with the same reverence you would any Shinto site, but know that this is a small, local shrine rather than a major pilgrimage destination.
Address: 1533-2 Tonomachi, Matsusaka, Mie 515-0073, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 598-21-6566
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Yokkaichi Suwa Jinja
Location: Yokkaichi, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Suwa Shrine in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to SuwanoKami. It hosts the annual Yokkaichi Festival each October, featuring a famous Ōnyūdō festival float designated as a Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Mie Prefecture.
Why you should go
Visit on a weekday morning rather than weekends or October festival dates if you want to avoid crowds and have space to move through the shrine complex at your own pace.
Plan your visit for October 7-9 if you want to experience the Yokkaichi Festival, where the shrine's famous Ōnyūdō festival float (a designated Tangible Folk Cultural Property) is paraded through the streets.
Look for the distinctive komainu (guardian lion-dogs) scattered throughout the shrine grounds, particularly the 'money-doubling lion' and the 'Stop Lions,' which locals believe have special properties.
Address: 22-38 Suwasakaemachi, Yokkaichi, Mie 510-0086, JapanPhone: +81593522422
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Futami Okitama Jinja
Location: Ise, Mie
Goshuin: 2 Goshuin
Futami Okitama Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ise, Mie, near Futamiura on the coast. It is known for its scenic seaside setting and as a popular place to pray for marital harmony, good relationships, and purification before visiting the Ise area.
Why you should go
The shrine is famous for its vast collection of frog sculptures, which serve as messengers of the deity. Visitors pray to them for safe returns, as the Japanese word for frog (kaeru) also means 'to return home.'
Futami Okitama Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ise, Mie, set directly on the coast near Futamiura.
During the Edo period, one in ten Japanese people made the pilgrimage to Ise. In 1829, an astounding 1.18 million pilgrims visited in just three days during the grand festival.
Address: 575 Futamichōe, Ise, Mie 519-0602, JapanWebsite Phone: +81596432020
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Tsubaki Okami Yashiro
Location: Suzuka, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Tsubaki Okami Yashiro is a historic Shinto shrine in Suzuka, Mie, known as Tsubaki Grand Shrine. It is linked to Sarutahiko Ōkami, dates to legend in 3 BCE, and sits at 1871 Yamamotochō with a serene mountain setting and long pilgrimage traditions.
Why you should go
Plan your visit for October 11 if you want to experience the shrine's main annual festival, or visit on weekdays to enjoy the cedar-lined grounds and sacred waterfall with fewer visitors around.
The shrine is 45 minutes by bus from Kasado Station on the JR Central Kansai Main Line, so plan your transportation accordingly and allow extra travel time if you're coming from Nagoya or other major cities in the region.
If you practice aikido or martial arts, inquire about the shrine's martial arts hall and archery range (kyūdō) during your visit, as these facilities are available for practitioners but not always prominently advertised to casual visitors.
Address: 1871 Yamamotochō, Suzuka, Mie 519-0315, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 59-371-1515
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A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.

1
Ise Jingu
Location: Ise, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 2 Goshuin
Ise Jingu, officially Jingu, is a complex of 125 Shinto shrines centered on Kotaijingu (Naiku), dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, and Toyo'ukedaijingu (Geku), dedicated to Toyo'uke no Omikami. Its sacred buildings are renewed through Shikinen Sengu every 20...
Address: 1 Ujitachicho, Ise, Mie 516-0023, JapanWebsite
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2
Sasutahiko Jinja
Location: Ise, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Sasutahiko Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ise, Mie, closely identified with Sarutahiko Okami, the deity of guidance and auspicious direction. It is known for its octagonal symbols, azimuth stone marker, and strong ties to Ise Grand Shrine.
Why you should go
If you work in the arts or sports, visit the adjacent Sarume Shrine dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the ancestral goddess of kagura, technical arts, and theater, which many performers and athletes specifically seek out for blessings rather than overlooking it as a secondary site.
Arrive at the bus stop called 'Sarutahiko Jinja Mae' rather than walking from Ise-shi Station, as this dedicated stop places you directly at the shrine entrance and saves considerable walking time compared to other transit options in the area.
Visit on May 5th to witness the Rice Planting Festival, a traditional Shinto rite designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Mie Prefecture, rather than on regular days when the shrine is quieter but less ceremonially active.
Address: 2-chōme-1-10 Ujiurata, Ise, Mie 516-0026, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 596-22-2554
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Shrine
3
Motoori Norinaga-No-Miya
Location: Ise, Mie
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Motoori Norinaganomiya is a small Shinto shrine in Matsusaka, Mie, associated with scholar Motoori Norinaga. It stands on a low hill above Tonomachi and is known for its steps, compact grounds, and local historical significance.
Why you should go
The shrine sits on a low hill with steps leading up to it, so wear shoes with good grip and consider the climb if you have mobility concerns.
Bring a small notebook or camera if you're interested in Japanese philosophy or Edo-period history, as the shrine's setting above Tonomachi offers context for understanding why this location was chosen to honor Norinaga.
Approach the shrine with the same reverence you would any Shinto site, but know that this is a small, local shrine rather than a major pilgrimage destination.
Address: 1533-2 Tonomachi, Matsusaka, Mie 515-0073, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 598-21-6566
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4
Yokkaichi Suwa Jinja
Location: Yokkaichi, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Suwa Shrine in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to SuwanoKami. It hosts the annual Yokkaichi Festival each October, featuring a famous Ōnyūdō festival float designated as a Tangible Folk Cultural Property of Mie Prefecture.
Why you should go
Visit on a weekday morning rather than weekends or October festival dates if you want to avoid crowds and have space to move through the shrine complex at your own pace.
Plan your visit for October 7-9 if you want to experience the Yokkaichi Festival, where the shrine's famous Ōnyūdō festival float (a designated Tangible Folk Cultural Property) is paraded through the streets.
Look for the distinctive komainu (guardian lion-dogs) scattered throughout the shrine grounds, particularly the 'money-doubling lion' and the 'Stop Lions,' which locals believe have special properties.
Address: 22-38 Suwasakaemachi, Yokkaichi, Mie 510-0086, JapanPhone: +81593522422
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5
Futami Okitama Jinja
Location: Ise, Mie
Goshuin: 2 Goshuin
Futami Okitama Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ise, Mie, near Futamiura on the coast. It is known for its scenic seaside setting and as a popular place to pray for marital harmony, good relationships, and purification before visiting the Ise area.
Why you should go
The shrine is famous for its vast collection of frog sculptures, which serve as messengers of the deity. Visitors pray to them for safe returns, as the Japanese word for frog (kaeru) also means 'to return home.'
Futami Okitama Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ise, Mie, set directly on the coast near Futamiura.
During the Edo period, one in ten Japanese people made the pilgrimage to Ise. In 1829, an astounding 1.18 million pilgrims visited in just three days during the grand festival.
Address: 575 Futamichōe, Ise, Mie 519-0602, JapanWebsite Phone: +81596432020
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6
Tsubaki Okami Yashiro
Location: Suzuka, Mie
Current status: Open now
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
Tsubaki Okami Yashiro is a historic Shinto shrine in Suzuka, Mie, known as Tsubaki Grand Shrine. It is linked to Sarutahiko Ōkami, dates to legend in 3 BCE, and sits at 1871 Yamamotochō with a serene mountain setting and long pilgrimage traditions.
Why you should go
Plan your visit for October 11 if you want to experience the shrine's main annual festival, or visit on weekdays to enjoy the cedar-lined grounds and sacred waterfall with fewer visitors around.
The shrine is 45 minutes by bus from Kasado Station on the JR Central Kansai Main Line, so plan your transportation accordingly and allow extra travel time if you're coming from Nagoya or other major cities in the region.
If you practice aikido or martial arts, inquire about the shrine's martial arts hall and archery range (kyūdō) during your visit, as these facilities are available for practitioners but not always prominently advertised to casual visitors.
Address: 1871 Yamamotochō, Suzuka, Mie 519-0315, JapanWebsite Phone: +81 59-371-1515
View details
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