Getting there
From Nagoya to Ise Shima
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By train
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From Nagoya, you can take a Kintetsu limited express in about 80 minutes for 3080 yen with reserved seats, or a slower express in about 100 minutes for 1740 yen with non-reserved seats, both going to Iseshi or Ujiyamada and some continuing to Toba or Kashikojima; alternatively, take the JR Mie rapid train in about 90 minutes for 2040 yen, with an extra 520 yen fee if using the Japan Rail Pass.
From Nara to Ise Shima
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By train
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From Nara, you can reach Iseshi in about 2 to 2.5 hours by Kintetsu Railway for 1800 to 2200 yen, usually requiring one or two transfers—commonly at Yamato-Saidaiji or Yamato-Yagi—with some routes offering direct limited express options and others using local trains with a transfer at Ise-Nakagawa.
From Kyoto to Ise Shima
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By train
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From Kyoto, take a Kintetsu limited express to Iseshi or Ujiyamada in about 2 hours for 4070 yen (some direct, most with one transfer), or a slower express in about 2 hours 45 minutes for 2430 yen (non-reserved), with many trains continuing to Toba or Kashikojima; or ride the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya and transfer to the Mie rapid train, taking 2 to 2.5 hours total and costing about 7500 yen, with a 520 yen fee if using the Japan Rail Pass.
From Osaka to Ise Shima
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By train
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From Osaka, take a direct Kintetsu limited express to Iseshi or Ujiyamada in about 2 hours for 3510 yen (reserved seats), or a slower express in 2.5 hours for 2170 yen (non-reserved), with many trains continuing to Toba or Kashikojima; or take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya and transfer to the Mie rapid train, taking around 2.5 hours in total and costing about 8500 yen, with a 520 yen extra fee if using the Japan Rail Pass.