Overview
Ujoda Shrine stands in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, as a sessha (subordinate shrine) of the Naiku (Kotai Jingu) of Ise Jingu. Locals refer to the hill on which it sits as "Okitama no Mori."
Highlights
- ●The Shinmei-zukuri main hall of Ujoda Shrine
- ●The wooded hilltop known as Okitama no Mori
- ●The co-located Najime Shrine
- ●Its status as a subordinate shrine of the Naiku
History
Built in the Shinmei-zukuri style as one of the Naiku's subordinate shrines, Ujoda Shrine occupies a small wooded hill known locally as Okitama no Mori. Sharing the same precinct is Najime Shrine, a massha (further subordinate shrine) of the Naiku, so visitors can pay respects at both a sessha and a massha on the same hilltop.
Access
Located within Ise City, the shrine sits along routes that trace the Naiku's network of subordinate shrines. As it sits atop a hill, watch your footing on the approach.
Best season
The shrine welcomes visitors year-round; since it sits on a wooded hill, visiting during fresh spring greenery or autumn foliage adds to the scenery.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit the Naiku, then head toward its subordinate shrines
- 2Climb the Okitama no Mori hill to reach Ujoda Shrine
- 3Pay respects at the co-located Najime Shrine
- 4Descend the hill and continue exploring around the Naiku
Did you know?
💡 The nickname "Okitama no Mori" reflects how the shrine's grounds form a small wooded hill; sharing the hilltop with Najime Shrine means visitors can combine a sessha and massha visit in one stop.
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