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Our journey begins at the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan, a spiritual center and a revered tourist destination. While the historic site attracts pilgrims and visitors, there is a key area that remains inaccessible to the general public. The naiku shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is a sacred site where only senior priests and the emperor are permitted. The rest can only walk through the surrounding forests steeped in centuries of history, and yet, many choose to shy away knowing they cannot enter.