Wonderful self contained apartment situated in southern Sydney, NSW, Australia. Very close to the beach, looks over a river. Has a beautiful garden where you can sit and enjoy not only food, but also wild life: possums and birds. The apartment has a comfortable lounge, kitchen where I was able to cook, lovely large bedroom and bathroom. Hosts Jeanette and... More

My first visit to Ise Shrine and it was drizzling. It was a cold weather when I arrived at the outer shrine and offered a prayer. Spend an hour walking and admiring the structure and landscape. After that, adjourn to the inner shrine and continue visiting the different shrines at the surrounding. The trees are amazingly tall and unique. The... More

We visited Ise Shrine and had a nice day. I learned a lot about the area because of a Japanese friend who knew the history of the site (it's one of the oldest and most sacred Shinto sites). It was fascinating to learn about the mythology behind the different shrines on the site, but unfortunately there was no English signage... More

There are two main shrines at Ise .They are approx 5 kilometres apart. The outer shrine is Geku and the inner, most sacred is Naiku where the sun goddess is enshrined. You will see about 25 smaller ones as you wander around. All the shrines are rebuilt every twenty years on land that is located next to each shrine. .... More

I guess that Ise Shrine must be beautiful. Neverthelss, don't try to discover it. My wife and I went from Kyoto in a day trip, and when we got there, after a few hours travelling, we discovered that the whole site is surrounded by wood fences, so that you can't see anything. It is not just that you can't visit... More

Ise shrine is a peaceful and truly beautiful area. It is not just one building, but a huge area of gardens and various buildings, all of which are magnificently maintained. It is a Mecca for the Japanese, and a truly sacred place. There are beautiful stone archways, reflective fish pools, and quaint (but unobtrusive) shops where you can buy tasteful... More

The trip to Ise Shrine is a welcome break from city sightseeing. The Naiku temple complex is situated among spacious beautifully kept gardens and forests with picturesque bridges spanning the river nearby. This is truly one of the great sites of Japan. On the day we were there, bus loads of Japanese arrived and followed a prescribed path past temples,... More