Ise Grand Shrine Geku (Toyouke Daijingu)

Toyokuni Shrine is located outside of Ise Shrine and enshrines Toyokuni no Okami. Toyokuni no Okami is worshipped as the guardian deity of clothing, food, and shelter, and its history dates back to about 1500 years ago when Emperor Ojin received a revelation from Amaterasu Omikami and welcomed the deity to the Yamada Hara area. Toyokuni no Okami appears in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan), and its worship has been deeply rooted since ancient times. As an outer shrine, Toyokuni Shrine undergoes a Shikinen Sengu ceremony every year, just like the inner shrine, and many people visit to worship.

There are many tourist spots around Ise Grand Shrine's Geku Shrine. For example, there are leisure spots such as Toba Marche and Shima Marineland, as well as natural spots like Mount Hiwada and Futamiura. There are also historical shrines such as Sarutahiko Shrine and Futami Okitama Shrine. Additionally, there are tourist attractions such as Ise-Shima National Park and Okage Yokocho. With numerous accommodation facilities in the area, you can enjoy sightseeing at a leisurely pace.

When visiting Geku, formal attire is required. Men should wear suits or jackets, while women should wear skirts or dresses. As the approach to the shrine requires walking without shoes, it's important to wear comfortable shoes. Don't forget to purify your hands at the temizuya before worshiping. Also, be aware that there are places where photography is prohibited. Finally, it's customary to perform an o-rei mairi (a visit to express gratitude) after worshiping.

There are many gourmet spots in the area surrounding Geku Shrine. You can taste Ise specialties such as Ise udon and akafuku mochi at various shops, as well as enjoy seafood cuisine. At Okage Yokocho, you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. Additionally, dishes made with fresh seafood caught in the Target Bay are also popular. You can also enjoy sightseeing while dining in the area surrounding Geku Shrine.

In the Ise-Shima area, there are various tourist tickets available, such as the Ise Jingu Shrine visit ticket and the Mie Prefecture tourism coupon. The Ise Jingu Shrine visit ticket includes a Kintetsu free ride ticket, two limited express ticket exchange tickets, and unlimited rides on designated sections of Mie Kotsu buses, making it convenient and cost-effective. Additionally, the Mie Prefecture tourism coupon offers discounts at restaurants and hot springs facilities. By using these tickets, you can enjoy the Ise-Shima area even more affordably.