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The Saiku palace, a vast historical site covering 137 hectares, is where
Princess Saio moved after leaving the capital Kyoto 1,300 years ago with her 500 attendants to serve at Ise Jingu on behalf of the Emperor.
Designed after the image of the oxcart that Princess Saio rode in, visitors will ride in a modern green mobility vehicle (an electric golf cart that runs only 20 kilometers or less) and take a tour of the historical sites. The tour also includes a special visit to Take Shrine, tea time with Japanese sweets and Ise tea, and Heian game experience on the way to the shrine. Enjoy an idyllic ride through the historical sites of Saiku.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
North Exit of Saiku Station on Kintetsu line.
Itinerary
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1
We'll see exhibits related to the life of Princess Saio, the unmarried imperial family member who was sent to Saiku palace to serve at the Ise Jingu grand shrine. Among the exhibited items are the imperial clothes she wore and examples of the food she ate.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Three restored buildings of the ancient Saiku palace can be entered here. These include three of the administrative structures of the former palace where banquets and special events were held.
55 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The Saio's Garden, Sky and Wind Flower Field, is an area where local residents plant seedlings, engage in flower-picking activities, and also challenge themselves in soil cultivation. Inspired by the traditional Japanese imperial attire "junihitoe" (multi-layered kimono), the beautiful flower field depicts patterns such as decorative balls, the moon floating in the night sky, and a drifting rainbow in the sky.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Enjoy the taste of finely made Japanese wagashi and Ise tea at Minoriya, a renovated old Japanese house turned into a cozy cafe.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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