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, formerly called Ujiyamada (宇治山田), is a
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in central
Mie Prefecture is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Mie Prefecture has a population of 1,781,948 () and has a geographic area of . Mie Prefecture is bordered by Gifu Prefecture to the north, Shiga Prefecture an ...
, on the island of
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,
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. Ise is home to
Ise Grand Shrine The , located in Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the solar goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami and the grain goddess Toyouke-hime (Toyouke Omikami). Also known simply as , Ise Shrine is a shrine complex composed of many Shi ...
, the most sacred
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in Japan. The city has a long-standing title – Shinto (神都) – that roughly means "the Holy City", and literally means "the Capital of the ''
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''". , the city had an estimated
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of 123,533 in 55,911 households and a
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of 590 people per km². The total area of the city is .


Geography

Ise is located on the northern half of Shima Peninsula in far eastern Mie Prefecture. The northern part of the city is flat land and faces
Ise Bay is a bay located at the mouth of the Kiso Three Rivers between Mie prefecture, Mie and Aichi prefecture, Aichi Prefectures in Japan. Ise Bay has an average depth of and a maximum depth of . The mouth of the bay is and is connected to the small ...
on the Pacific Ocean. In the south, the land rises to form hills and mountains with an elevation of 100 to 500 meters. Most of the city is within the geographic limits of
Ise-Shima National Park is a national park in Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is characterized by its ria coast and islands scattered around a number of bays. The interior is hilly with Mount Asama-ga-take ( the highest peak. Natural areas * Ago Bay * Kami-shima * Kashi ...
.


Climate

Ise has a
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(Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Ise is . The average annual rainfall is , with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around .


Demographics

The population of Ise has remained relatively steady over the past 50 years.


History

Ise's history is directly linked to that of Ise Grand Shrine. Ise Grand Shrine is separated into two main parts: The Inner Shrine and the Outer Shrine. Despite the names, these are actually two physically separate shrines approximately six kilometers apart. Ise began with small settlements that had sprung up around the two shrines. During the
Edo period The , also known as the , is the period between 1600 or 1603 and 1868 in the history of Japan, when the country was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and some 300 regional ''daimyo'', or feudal lords. Emerging from the chaos of the Sengok ...
, Ise was a major destination for
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which were called "o-Ise-mairi" (literally, "Coming to Ise") and thus, these settlements grew larger and developed into small villages. The village around the Inner Shrine was named Uji, and the village around the Outer Shrine was named Yamada. Because of the religious importance of Ise Grand Shrine, the
Tokugawa shogunate The Tokugawa shogunate, also known as the was the military government of Japan during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868. The Tokugawa shogunate was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu after victory at the Battle of Sekigahara, ending the civil wars ...
during the
Edo period The , also known as the , is the period between 1600 or 1603 and 1868 in the history of Japan, when the country was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and some 300 regional ''daimyo'', or feudal lords. Emerging from the chaos of the Sengok ...
viewed the area as politically significant and installed a
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in Yamada. During the
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, these two villages were merged with the establishment of the modern municipal system to form the town of Ujiyamada. The town was upgraded to city status on September 1, 1906. In 1909, the forerunner to the
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connected Ujiyamada by train, followed by the forerunner of
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in 1930. These lines were responsible for a large increase in pilgrims and tourists visiting Ise Grand Shrine, peaking with an estimated eight million visitors in the year 1940, per government-sponsored ceremonies celebrating the 2600th anniversary of the foundation of the Japanese empire. The significance of the Ise Grand Shrine to
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made Ujiyamada a target for six air raids during
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, the largest of which was on July 28, 1945 when 93
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bombers dropped incendiaries, burning 39% of the city. On January 1, 1955 Ujiyamada absorbed the villages of Toyohama, Kitahama, Shigō and Kida and was renamed Ise City. The reason for this change is to avoid naming confusion with the later-formed cities of
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in
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and the city of Yamada (now the city of
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) in
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. The name "Ise" was chosen because it was already recognized throughout Japan due to Ise Grand Shrine. However, the renaming phase took some time around the city. For example, it took four years to rename the main JR station in town, Yamada Station, to Iseshi Station. Some things were never renamed, such as
Ujiyamada Station is a junction railway station located in the city of Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan, operated by the private operator Kintetsu. It is the closest station to Ise Grand Shrine and thus has an important role for tourists and pilgrims. The station also ...
, Ise's largest train station, and Ujiyamada High School, Ise's first high school. On September 26, 1959: The
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, Japan's strongest-recorded typhoon, hit Ise and surrounding areas. On November 1, 2005: Ise absorbed the towns of Futami and Obata and the village of
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(all from Watarai District).


Government

Ise has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a
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city council of 28 members. Ise contributes four members to the Mie Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Mie 4th district of the
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of the
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.


Economy


Products

* Akafuku:
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covered in sweet red bean paste. * Ise
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: Udon dressed in soy-based sauce. *
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:
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(Japanese paper) for
Ise Grand Shrine The , located in Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the solar goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami and the grain goddess Toyouke-hime (Toyouke Omikami). Also known simply as , Ise Shrine is a shrine complex composed of many Shi ...
.


Industry


Factories

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Education

Ise has 23 public elementary schools and ten public middle schools operated by the city government and six public high schools operated by the Mie Prefectural Department of Education. The city also has one private middle school and four private high schools. The
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-affiliated
Kogakkan University is a private university at Ise, Mie, Japan. The predecessor of the school was founded in 1882, and it was chartered as a university in 1940. Kogakkan University is one of only two universities in Japan to offer a Shinto studies program, whose gr ...
is located in Ise.


Transportation


Railway

Ise is easily accessible by rail due to the popularity of Ise Grand Shrine as a tourist attraction. Kintetsu offers direct service to Ise from
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and
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in the form of regular express trains (once or twice an hour) and limited express trains (usually twice an hour). The ride from Osaka takes about 135 minutes (105 minutes on the limited express), the ride from Nagoya takes about 100 minutes (85 minutes on the limited express).
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, offers direct service to Ise from Nagoya once an hour on the Mie Rapid, which takes about 90 minutes.


Lines and stations

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- Yamada Line * ( << for , ) • • • • •
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Toba Line The is a railway line operated by the Rail transport in Japan#Major private railways, Japanese private railway company Kintetsu Railway, connecting Ujiyamada Station in Ise, Mie with Toba Station in Toba, Mie. The line runs parallel to JR Centr ...
* ( • • • ( for >> ) JR Tōkai - Sangū Line * ( << for , ) • • • • • • • • ( for >> )


Bus

Sanco , also known as , is a public transportation company which operates local and long-distance buses in Mie prefecture, Japan. The company has other ventures, including a taxicab business and real estate. Mie Kotsu used to also own railway lines, ...
operates a number of buses to and through Ise. The main bus hub in town is in front of the JR exit of Iseshi Station.
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used to manage a tram service around Ise, in particular a line called the "Shinto Line" that ran from Iseshi Station to the Inner Shrine. It was closed in 1961 and was replaced by buses.


Roads


Expressways

* Ise-nishi IC • Ise IC


Toll roads

* Ise Futami Toba Line * Iseshima Skyline


National Routes

* * *


Air

Ise has a direct ferry link to
Central Japan International Airport is an international airport on an artificial island (which also houses the ) in Ise Bay, Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture, south of Nagoya in central Japan. The airport covers about 470 hectares (1,161 acres) of land and has one runway. ...
.


Local attractions

*
Ise Grand Shrine The , located in Ise, Mie Prefecture of Japan, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the solar goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami and the grain goddess Toyouke-hime (Toyouke Omikami). Also known simply as , Ise Shrine is a shrine complex composed of many Shi ...
: It is sometimes called "The Shrine of the shrines" to indicate its status as the most sacred Shintō shrine. Legend has it that
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(The Sacred Mirror), one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, is housed somewhere within the grounds. The entire Shrine is completely rebuilt from scratch every 20 years using fresh lumber that is brought to Ise and then ceremonially carried through the streets on its way to the Shrine during an ''okihiki'' (お木曳). The Shrine is in its 62nd reconstruction, meaning this tradition has been carried out for at least 1,240 years. The next reconstruction will be in 2033. ** Outer Shrine (外宮 ''gekū''): Sometimes called ''toyouke-daijingū'' (豊受大神宮), it is dedicated to
Toyouke-Ōmikami Toyouke-hime is the goddess of agriculture, industry, food, clothing, and houses in the Shinto religion. Originally enshrined in the Tanba region of Japan, she was called to reside at Gekū, Ise Shrine, about 1,500 years ago at the age of Emper ...
, the goddess of food, clothing, and shelter (life's basic needs). Pilgrims are supposed to visit the Outer Shrine before visiting the Inner Shrine. The Outer Shrine is very close to Ise-shi Station. ** Inner Shrine (内宮 ''naikū''): Sometimes called ''kō-taijingū'' (皇大神宮), it is dedicated to Amaterasu-Ōmikami, the sun goddess who is sometimes called the "supreme kami." This shrine sees many visitors from around Japan on a daily basis; there is a sharp increase during the New Year's season. People traditionally visit a shrine on
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, but since it will be the first visit of a new year, special consideration is given to the choice of shrine. Some people travel to shrines that may be more significant than those in their own area, and this inevitably leads people to Ise Grand Shrine, particularly the Inner Shrine. The inner sanctum of the main shrine area within the Inner Shrine is off-limits to visitors, thus only the rooftop of the structure that houses the kami can be seen. ** Cultural facilities: These institutions provide a deeper understanding of Ise Grand Shrine. They are all housed at the top Mt. Kurata which is part of the pilgrimage route between the Outer Shrine and the Inner Shrine. *** or Jingu Chokokan Museum (神宮徴古館 ''jingū-chōkokan'') chronicles the creation and development of the Shrine. *** Fine Art Museum (神宮美術館 ''jingū-bijutsukan'') displays works by artists and painters donated during the reconstruction ceremony that is held once every 20 years. *** Agricultural Museum (神宮農業館 ''jingū-nōgyōkan''): Since the Outer Shrine is dedicated to Toyouke-Ōmikami, the goddess of life's basic needs, this museum covers how agriculture fulfills these needs. *** Library (神宮文庫 ''jingū-bunko'') contains various volumes dealing with Shintō and Ise Grand Shrine. Open to the public but generally only used by researchers and Shintō priests. ** Oharai Machi (おはらい町): A small side street that runs between Prefectural Route 32 and the entrance to the Inner Shrine with buildings that are made to evoke the Edo period. The part of the road near the Inner Shrine offers all sort of omiyage souvenirs. ** Okage Yoko-chō (おかげ横丁): This area branches off of Oharai Machi about halfway between Prefectural Route 32 and the entrance to the Inner Shrine. It has a large concentration of eateries.
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performances can be heard here sometimes, usually on the weekends. * : Located at Futami Okitama Shrine (二見興玉神社) in northeastern Ise. The rocks have been enshrined and are thus considered gods. *
Ise-Shima National Park is a national park in Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is characterized by its ria coast and islands scattered around a number of bays. The interior is hilly with Mount Asama-ga-take ( the highest peak. Natural areas * Ago Bay * Kami-shima * Kashi ...
** Ise-Shima Skyline: A 16.3-km-long scenic mountain road between Ise and Toba. ** Mt. Asama (朝熊山): At 555m, this is the highest mountain in Ise; its two TV towers make it very distinctive. A lookout point is accessible from the Ise-Shima Skyline road. Nearby is a spa. The summit can also be reached on foot, beginning just north of
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. ** Kongōshō Temple (金剛證寺): A
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temple near the top of Mt. Asama. It is accessible from the Ise-Shima Skyline road. * Miya River ** Riverside Park (宮川堤公園 ''miya-gawa tsutsumi kōen''): A cherry blossom viewing area, making it a popular destination during the prime blooming season early in April. Fireworks are hosted in mid-July. The park is on the east side of the river near the Watarai Bridge. ** Love River (ラブリバー) houses public leisure and sports facilities for
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, and
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. The park is on the east side of the river near Route 23. * Kawasaki: A section of historical buildings of the old merchant quarters in Ise that is located along the
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north of the Ujiyamada Station.


Festivals

* Ise Festival: Ise's largest festival, held for two days in mid-October to celebrate all things Ise. * Okihiki (お木曳): Festival in which the timber that will be used to reconstruct Ise Grand Shrine is ceremonially carried through the streets. Each neighborhood (or district) of Ise city is responsible for carrying its share of the load, and the ceremony is spread out over many weekends to allow all neighborhoods to participate. This festival is only held for the three consecutive years starting eight years before a Shrine reconstruction. For example, the Okihiki festivals for the next Shrine reconstruction in 2013 were held in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Okihiki for the Outer Shrine is held in May and starts on the Miya River. Okihiki for the Inner Shrine is held in late July and starts near the
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. * Cherry Blossom Festival is held early April on the Miya River (near the Watarai Bridge). * Miya River Fireworks is held in mid-July. * Tennō Festival is held usually on the Sunday evening of the three-day weekend in July near Kawasaki and is well known for goldfish fireworks at night.


Notable people

* Takao Fujinami (1932–2007), politician, cabinet minister *
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(b. 1964), musician *
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(1915–2008), film director. *
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(b. 1982). Professional soccer player * Katué Kitasono (1902–1978), poet, photographer *
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(b. 1978), professional baseball player * Atsushi Miyake (b. 1999), racing driver * Hiroki Mizumoto (b. 1985), soccer player. Has played for the Japan National Soccer team. Born in Ise (Misono). * Shun Morishita (b. 1986), professional soccer player * Daisuke Nakai (b. 1989), professional baseball player *
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(b. 1952), actress *
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(1978– ), runner. Marathon gold medalist in the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Grew up in Ise. *
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). Member of the Japanese Baseball Hall-of-Fame. Born in Ise. *
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(1672–1752), samurai. Served as Chief of Police under the ''
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. Served as Magistrate of Yamada (modern-day Ise) in the Edo period. *
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(1935—2018), director. Co-head of
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. Born in Ise. *
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(b. 1953), musician


References


External links

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Ise City official website




Ise Grand Shrine official website] * from the Mie Guidebook] at
"A Day Tripper's Guide to Ise and Toba"
by Zack Davisson, ''Japanzine''
Rakuraku Ise Moude (Official Ise City travel information)
{{Authority control Ise, Mie, Cities in Mie Prefecture Populated coastal places in Japan Holy cities