Private Cultural Saio Princess Tour near Ise Jingu
In this unique Heian era (794-1185) culture tour near Ise Jingu, you will step into the role of the "forgotten" princess Saio and will experience how she spent her days in the historical Saiku Palace.
This exclusive tour is highly recommended for Japanese history lovers and visitors of Ise Jingu. With a professional private guide you will be able to discover a less known part of Ise Jingu's history and experience the life of a 10th century Japanese aristocrat, long before the samurai caste appeared. The highlight of the tour - putting on an expensive twelve-layered kimono(Juni-Hitoe) and enjoying Heian era entertainment - takes place in a faithfully reproduced cultural treasure building which used to be part of the Saiku Palace. This is a unique and rare to find experience which focuses on the culture, traditions and lifestyle of the imperial court aristocrats from one of the most prolific eras in Japanese history.
Total of 2 females and 1 male costumes available.
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Private Cultural Saio Princess Tour near Ise Jingu
What's included in Private Cultural Saio Princess Tour near Ise Jingu
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Saiku Historical Museum
Learn in details about the imperial princess Saio who served Ise Jingu Shrine and spent her lives in beauty and purity. Watch the video exhibition "Saio Gunko" visualizing the life of Saio princess. Just around the museum see the 1/10 scale model of the Saiku Palace, the Ancient Ise Road and stop by Haraigawa River where the Saio princess used to purify herself before arrival to her palace.
Lunch at Restaurant Ryu, which combines French cuisine with local ingredients and crafted tableware.
Saiku Heian no Mori
A faithfully reconstructed Heian era building, part of the ancient Saiku Palace, will be rented out exclusively for you. Dress in a multi-layered junihitoe kimono and experience a day of an ancient Japanese aristocrat in the 10th century.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Guide fee, activity fee, entry to facilities
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Saiku Station
