Sangu no Yado Yadoya Isuzu

This year marks the 60th birthday of our close-knit group of three! Instead of calling it a milestone like "Kanreki," we prefer to say "60 years old!" For our celebratory trip, we decided to visit Ise Jingu, a place we all love. While researching, we found an accommodation that offers guided tours of Ise and is available as an entire rental—perfect for us! After saying "this is great!" multiple times, we made the Reservation.Leading up to the trip, there were various things to sort out. We called several times with questions, and each time the host responded cheerfully and kindly. Finally, on the day of our trip! The weather was extremely windy and cold—but thanks to our host's fun personality and clear explanations about how to properly worship at Ise Jingu, we learned so much despite having visited many times before.On the second morning at 5:30 AM in complete darkness, we headed toward Naiku (Inner Shrine). The sky was filled with stars—and even a shooting star appeared! Our guide took us to places we'd never been before within Naiku for worship. Then came sunrise—a breathtakingly beautiful moment! We even got to see Shinme (sacred horses). It was truly an incredible pilgrimage experience.Thanks entirely to our wonderful host’s guidance and hospitality, this became a memorable 60th birthday celebration trip for us. On top of everything else, they even captured photos of us during worship as keepsakes—we are deeply grateful beyond words. Thank you so much!

We stayed for one night with a group of 3 adults and 3 children, reserving the entire accommodation. We were guided through an evening visit to Geku Shrine, Sarutahiko Shrine, and an early morning visit to Naiku Shrine at 5 AM the next day. The guidance was very flexible and engaging, allowing us to have a deeply meaningful and wonderful experience. Thank you so much.The surrounding area is perfect for a short stroll with charming traditional houses and the Isuzu River nearby. We also enjoyed the handheld fireworks provided during our stay. The facility felt like staying in someone's home, which perfectly complemented our pilgrimage experience. The proximity to Naiku Shrine allowed us to enjoy the refreshing morning air, as well as some relaxing time with Akafuku sweets in Okage Yokocho. Thank you again for helping create such a memorable opportunity!