This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Tour Itinerary
- 11:00 Meet @Iseshi Station
- 11:20 @Geku Shrine visit
- 12:50 @Naiku Shrine
- 14:00 @Okage Yokocho
- 15:10 Disband @Okage Yokocho
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Meeting at @Iseshi Station at 11:00, the group explored Mie until the tour ended at 15:10. The day ran to 4 hours and 10 minutes from start to finish.
The itinerary covered Geku Shrine visit at 11:20, Naiku Shrine at 12:50 and Okage Yokocho at 14:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Geku Shrine to Naiku Shrine by bus (520JPY); Naiku Shrine to Iseshi Station by bus (520JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 1,040JPY per person.
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The guests were a lively group visiting from North America. Some of the guests spoke Japanese and kindly shared memories with me. Since some members of the group had difficulty walking and some needed smoking breaks, we toured at a relaxed pace with frequent rest stops. As lunch ended up being rather late, I felt I should plan the pacing more carefully next time. It was a cold day with light snow flurries, but the guests had come well prepared with warm clothing. In the photo, some of the guests were resting during a break, so only part of the group appears.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Bus | Geku Shrine～Naiku Shrine | 520JPY |
| Section 2 | Bus | Naiku Shrine～Iseshi Station | 520JPY |
| Total | 1,040JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Mie tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @Iseshi Station at 11:00, and the tour finished at @Okage Yokocho at 15:10.
How long does the tour last?
About 4 hours and 10 minutes in total, from 11:00 to 15:10.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Geku Shrine visit, Naiku Shrine and Okage Yokocho.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,040JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
KaoriM is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Mie itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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