Ise

Lake Noh

A stage for outdoor Noh at night, by torch light.

George Kakuta

Just back from overseas this morning, Our Ise Friend met us to show us around. Thank You George!

God of Wind

The God of Wind saved Japan from the Mongel invasion.

Three Stones

The famous sacred Three Stones.

Site 62

Ever 20 years Ise Shrine completely rebuilt. This site will be built in 2013.

Ise Shrine!

I of Isaac is I of Ise! Here we are at the current site.

Path

Beautiful pathes through the grounds.

Torii (Gate)

At the main entrance.

Trees of Ise Shrine

The sacred grounds abound with ancient trees.

We made it!

Ise Shrine parking.

Jingu Kaikan

Our lodgings for the night.

Square Bushes of Ise

Well manicured bushes along the Ise Highway.

Heading Out

On the road again. Moutains south east of Osaka.

Off to See the Shrine, the Wonderful Shrine of Ise

We are setting out on a trip tomorrow to visit the Ise Shrine  The first character of Isaac's Japanese name, is the same as the first character of Ise Shrine.  The Ise Shrine is the most sacred Shrine in Japan.  If you are interested, you can read about it at http://witcombe.sbc.edu/sacredplaces/ise.html