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Japan Outer Shrine (Geku)

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This is a place called Gekū, the Outer Shrine, which is the most famous shrine in Japan, the Ise Grand Shrine. It is located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan.

Photography Tips

It has been a popular shrine among Japanese people since ancient times. It gets very crowded, so it is recommended that you go right when it opens at 5 a.m.

Travel Information

You can get there by taking the Shinkansen to Nagoya, and then a limited express train for about an hour from there.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Lots of people

Best Timing Sunrise

Sunrise & Sunset 06:32 - 16:46 | current local time: 10:30

Photo Themes shrine

Locations Ise Ise Jingu

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