After visiting Geku, I continued on to Naiku. (If you are thinking about visiting, there is a bus you can take, but I decided to walk). Naiku is the inner shrine of the Ise Grand Shrine and is dedicated to the supreme guardian deity of the Japanese.
"A sacred world unfolds after you cross the Ujibashi Bridge." (from the tourist brochure)
As at Geku, the trees were giants.
It was a very peaceful day. I didn't have to understand the Shinto religion. I could be alone among the many people and just enjoy the tranquility and the beautiful location.
Ise Jingu is considered the most sacred shinto place in Japan. It is made up of the outer shrine (Geku) and the inner shrine (Naiku). Geku is dedicated to the Shinto deity of clothing, food, and housing.
This is Goshoden, the main sanctuary. Photos are not allowed inside.
The trees here are huge!
The stable had a real horse.
After visiting Geku, I walked to the inner shrine, Naiku. (Come back tomorrow for more of the story.)
