Ise Jingu Shikinen Sengu Blog
An English-language guide to the 63rd Shikinen Sengu of Jingu (2025-2033) and the broader Ise region. Topics include Shikinen Sengu, Jingu shrines, food, lodging, events, surrounding areas, and access.
Articles
- Surrounding Areas Toba's Ama Divers and the Question of UNESCO Recognition
How Toba's ama diving tradition won Japan Heritage status in 2017, why UNESCO recognition is still open, and what a careful visitor can actually see.
- Events Kanname-sai on October 17: Ritual Structure and Visitor Protocol
What happens at Kanname-sai on October 17, where each part of the harvest ritual takes place across Geku and Naiku, and how to visit Ise Jingu respectfully on the day.
- Lodging Ryokan or Hotel Near Okage-yokocho: A Cultural Guide
How to choose between a ryokan and a hotel near Okage-yokocho and Naiku, written for cultural travelers who want their night in Ise to feel like part of the journey.