Ise pilgrimage; pilgrimage to the Ise Grand Shrine
Refers specifically to the traditional pilgrimage to the Ise Grand Shrine (伊勢神宮). Often used in historical or cultural contexts.
See also: 伊勢参り
During the Edo period, pilgrimages to Ise became popular among commoners.
More colloquial and common term for the same pilgrimage. 伊勢参宮 is more formal and often used in historical or official contexts.
Compound of 伊勢 (Ise, the region) and 参宮 (pilgrimage to a shrine). The exact historical derivation is straightforward.