Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Ise - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Ise

Meoto Iwa

This pair of small sea rocks has been "wed" using rope and ancient Shinto tradition.

Ise Grand Shrine

This ancient shrine has been rebuilt every 20 years since the eighth century.

Are we missing something unusual in Ise?

Toba-shi, Japan

Ama Hut Hachiman Kamado

Huts like this were once a hub for the female divers who collected pearls and seafood off Japan's coasts.

12 miles from Ise

Community Forums / East Asia / Japan

Top Discussions in the Japan Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
Any interesting/fun/crazy things to do or eat in Japan in fall? Nature&City	17 June 28, 2019	1606	June 28, 2019
Pocari Sweat	8 December 13, 2019	2343	December 13, 2019
Crepe Vending Machine	4 September 26, 2019	1900	September 26, 2019
Traditional fishing village wood buidling	0 June 28, 2019	614	June 28, 2019
Ashizuri Underwater Observation Tower	3 July 16, 2019	1702	July 16, 2019

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Ise, Japan

Launch Map

Ise Leaderboard

Places Added

Join the Ranks!

Add an unusual place to Ise.

Places Edited

Allison 1

Join the Ranks!

Improve the Atlas with edits and photos.

Places Visited

Recent Ise Activity

katdybala 13d05fca wants to go to Meoto Iwa

dominicfode wants to go to Meoto Iwa

mozzarellacarbonara wants to go to Meoto Iwa

hollywood845 wants to go to Meoto Iwa

watermelon strawberry wants to go to Meoto Iwa