Oriental Astrology Fortune-Telling at Ise Jingu Saiku

Summary

Personalized Destiny Reading & Shrine Visit in Mie

You’ll explore sacred sites near Ise Jingu, try an ancient fortune-telling ritual with real oriental astrology, and relax with coffee in a cozy local café—all guided by someone who knows these traditions inside out.

What’s the experience like?

The morning air felt a bit crisp as we made our way to the old Saiku Palace grounds, just outside Ise Jingu. There’s a quiet energy here—maybe it’s the history, or maybe it’s just the soft sound of wind through the trees. Our guide, Ms. Sato, greeted us with a gentle smile and handed out special stamped paper from Take Shrine. She explained how this spot once housed the Saio priestess, chosen by ancient rituals to serve the Sun goddess.

We stopped at Take Shrine first. The scent of incense drifted by as a local woman swept the stone steps—she nodded to us but didn’t say much. It’s easy to see why people come here for spiritual clarity; even the birds seem quieter than usual. After paying our respects, we walked over to Minoriya café, tucked away on a side street. Inside, it was warm and smelled faintly of roasted coffee beans. Here came the fun part: cracking open a hard shell-shaped biscuit to reveal which fortune-telling method would suit me best. My reading was based on my birth date and “sanmeigaku” astrology—Ms. Sato traced lines on her chart and explained what each meant for my personality and future. It felt oddly personal, like she’d known me for years.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Fortune-Telling and Spiritual Visit

• Visit Take Shrine
• Fortune-telling session at Minoriya Cafe

Top questions

Is this experience suitable if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, both transportation and locations are wheelchair accessible. We make sure everyone can join comfortably.

Can I get my reading in English?

The guide can provide explanations in simple English if needed—just let us know when you book.

How long does the whole activity take?

Plan for about two hours total, including time at Take Shrine and your personalized reading at Minoriya café.

Do I need to bring anything?

No need—everything you need is included: your reading, shrine paper, plus coffee or tea at the café.

What’s included

Your guide fee covers everything: entrance to Take Shrine, your personalized fortune-telling session using oriental astrology methods (with all materials), a special stamped paper from Take Shrine as a keepsake, and your choice of coffee or tea at Minoriya café.