Ise Jingu

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Our next port of call from Monday evening until Wednesday was the pilgrimage site of Ise where the deity Amaterasu is worshipped. She's the Shinto goddess of the sun and the ancestor of the imperial family. The site covers 2 areas: Every 20 years the buildings dedicated to Amaterasu are totally rebuilt in the alternate site and the deity moved to the new place. This ritual has been going on for centuries (1500 years I think), and thanks to the 20 year time span the crafts needed can be passed on to the next generation.
Swimming on a deserted beach
Mainotoiwa - wedded stones
Sashimi in old converted warehouse

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