Ruins of Saikū
斎宮跡
Explore the extensive ruins of Saikū, where imperial princesses once served Ise Grand Shrine.
What it is
- A designated National Historic Site in Meiwa Town.
- The historical administrative center for imperial princesses, Saio.
- Saio served the Ise Grand Shrine rituals.
- Dates from the Asuka-Nara to Northern and Southern Dynasties periods.
What to see
- Nara period remains in the western part of the site.
- Heian period remains in the eastern part of the site.
- Kamakura period remains in the Furusato area.
- Excavated artifacts: ornamental horses, sancai pottery, green-glazed pottery.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ruins of Saikū Open in Google Maps
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