Why is this the most important Shinto Shrine in Japan? Pilgrimage to Ise Jingu (Naiku)

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Well, here it is. The second part of my Ise Jingu Experience series is ready. Sorry about the wait for this one! It’s been ALMOST finished for ages, but I haven’t been quite satisfied with it until now. (It’s not an easy topic to cover, you know. 😅)

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Nice place to wander around doesn't look like many westerners go there at least in your video. The Okage-yokocho area looks fun I would like to see a video of you guys visiting all the sites another area I need to see when I visit Japan next year. Thanks for the info

[@Jordan-inJapan]

It always surprises me how few foreign tourists are there…considering how popular the area is for domestic tourism (not just for shrine visits). Okage-Yokocho just has such great atmosphere. 🍻

[@rosswiley9388]

This really makes me want to visit Ise. I had never heard of okage maeri before, or the connection to Okage Yokocho's name!

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, it’s a place with a fascinating history. 🍻

[@Saeshmedia]

Great place and atmosphere. The video is super informative as usually. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Thanks for the comment! Yeah, it’s a pretty awesome place - my own ‘camera’ (phone) and skill level can’t do it justice. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, look me up and we should collaborate on something. 🍻

[@Saeshmedia]

That’s a great idea. I will let you know. 😉

[@etherdog]

Very interesting to learn about the history and foundational mythology, Jordan! Yes, please, on the more in-depth food and drinks tour of the area!

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Ohisashiburi! Thanks for the comment. Actually, I was just thinking I should do a Mie (+Wakayama?) culinary tour video. Or…better to stick to one area at a time? 🤔

[@etherdog]

@@Jordan-inJapan My thinking is to do more in-depth in a concentrated area, because when I am planning traveling in an area I pin locations in my Google maps from reviews/introductions from people I tend to trust.

[@brownguyonteles]

Well done dude! This video is awesome.

[@Jordan-inJapan]

Thanks!! It was actually pretty challenging to make. Lots of research…it felt like I was doing a project for school! 😆

[@brownguyonteles]

@@Jordan-inJapan LOL! I get that. Love the music and your editing skills are getting better. Are you on Instagram yet? LOL! This place seems familiar, but I am not sure if we went to this shrine all those years ago when I came to Japan to visit you.

[@panathenaea]

I'm going to be visiting from Kyoto in May. I only have a day so I think I'm going to have to speed run this. Would love the food guide!

[@Jordan-inJapan]

May is a great time for a visit! Usually nice weather, and not too crowded in Ise - unless it’s the first part of May, when we have “Golden Week” holidays. (Then it will pretty crowded.) As for the street food guide, I don’t know if I’ll have that one ready for you in time or not. But anyway, I don’t think you’ll have a problem finding something good!