4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku
In this historical walking tour in Mie a friendly guide will introduce you to the remains of Saiku, the most glorious palace of Japan's Heian period (794-1185), and the Saio, an imperial princess who served Ise Jingu.
You will visit several highlights of the former Saiku palace and learn in more detail about the fascinating life of the Saio princess. A local guide will introduce you to a less-known part of Japan's history and you will follow together the footsteps of the Saio princess in an attempt to unfold some of her hidden secrets. While the grandiose Saiku palace no longer exists, several of its many buildings have been reconstructed and opened to the public. Taking this tour before you pay a visit to Ise Jingu is highly recommended in order to appreciate the value of the area and understand the significant links between the Imperial lineage and Ise Jingu.
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4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku
What's included in 4-hour Private Walking Tour to Historical Town of Saiku
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saiku Historical Museum
Start your guided tour at Saiku Station and walk past the 1/10 Scale Model of the Saiku Palace and the Anicent Ise Road before arriving at Saiku Historical Museum. Watch the video exhibition "Saio Gunko" visualizing the life of Saio princess. Take a guided tour of the museum. The wonderful Saiku Historical Museum offers an in-depth look at the life of Saio with many visuals which will help you understand how life then looked like.
Rest at Itsukian teahouse while eating sake-manju dumpling (Japanese sweet made with red bean paste)
Saiku Heian no Mori
Continue your walk through the quiet streets of the town. Visit the historical remains of the Heian period era and let the story of the Saio princess unfold.
Inclusions
- Guide, entry to facilities, sake-manju dumpling with a tea set
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- North Exit of Kintetsu line's Saiku Station
