Ise Shrine (Ise City, Mie Prefecture)
Ise Grand Shrine, affectionately known as "Oise-san," is a special shrine known as the spiritual home of the Japanese people. It consists of 125 shrines, centered around the Inner Shrine, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, and the Outer Shrine, dedicated to Toyouke Omikami, the deity who governs food, clothing, and shelter. The grounds, surrounded by vast forests and the clear waters of the Isuzu River, are enveloped in a solemn atmosphere...
