 Last additions - Saiku History Museum 斎宮歴史博物館 |
Saiku is also known for ancient burial mounds (kofun) or tsukayama. This one is near the history museum. 塚山2号墳Apr 20, 2020
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Doba (clay horse figurine)Apr 20, 2020
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Green-glazed pottery used in Saiku. Apr 20, 2020
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Green-glazed potteryApr 20, 2020
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Saiku roof tile fragments.Apr 20, 2020
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Pottery found at the Saiku site.Apr 20, 2020
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The fall and abolishment of the Saiku.Apr 20, 2020
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Saiku buildings.Apr 20, 2020
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Scale model of of the Saikuryo Government area where the Saio resided in Saiku. A large spread of administrative buildings, storehouses, and shrines. 斎宮寮 復元模型 1/400 Today, archaeological digs continue at this site. An area 2 km by 700 meters has been designated as a National Historic Site.Apr 20, 2020
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Scale model of a Saiku archaeological excavation. 発掘調査区模型（20分の1）Apr 20, 2020
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In 1970 when they surveyed the land for a housing project in Meiwa, they finally discovered the remains of the Saiku Palace. In 1979, the site was designated as a National Historic Site. Reconstruction of a Saiku archaeological excavation.Apr 20, 2020
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Exhibition Room 2 centers on Saiku archaeological excavations and artifacts. Here's a reconstruction of a Saiku dig. 常設展示室IIApr 20, 2020
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History of the Saio.Apr 20, 2020
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Model of Saio Gunko procession. In its heyday, there were as many as 500 people in her procession.Apr 20, 2020
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The Saio princess and her entourage of several hundred traveled from Kyoto (left in photo) to Ise in five nights and six days, about 130 km. Along the way, they lodged at Seta (Otsu), Koka, Tarumi (Tsuchiyama), Suzuka, and Ichishi before arriving in Saiku.Apr 20, 2020
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Route of the Saio Gunko procession.Apr 20, 2020
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About the Saio procession.Apr 20, 2020
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Faith and purity in Saiku. The Saio princess was not allowed to fall in love. How cruel...Apr 20, 2020
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The Saio princess officiated important ceremonies at Ise Grand Shrines only three times a year.Apr 20, 2020
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Selection and isolation of the Saio princess.Apr 20, 2020
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Saio’s mealsApr 20, 2020
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Saio’s mealsApr 20, 2020
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Saio’s mealsApr 20, 2020
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Saio’s meals.Apr 20, 2020
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Top view of living quarters of the Saio princess. 斎王御殿 復元模型 1/15 Apr 20, 2020
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Sleeping quarters for Saio princess.Apr 20, 2020
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Saio princess in her living quarters (dining room). She wears a white juni-hitoe kimono, formal clothing used in ceremonies. 斎王の居室Apr 20, 2020
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Living quarters of the Saio princess. Woman in front is the Myobu, the Saio’s first lady-in-waiting. 斎王の居室Apr 20, 2020
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Living quarters of the Saio princess in the 11th century. 斎王居室復元模型Apr 20, 2020
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Saio princess kimono.Apr 20, 2020
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About the aristocratic boy's Heian-Period suikan costume. 童男人形「水干」Apr 20, 2020
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Aristocratic boy wearing a Heian-Period suikan costume. 童男人形「水干」Apr 20, 2020
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Government official wearing a Heian-Period sokutai costume. 武官人形「束帯」Apr 20, 2020
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Aristocratic boy wearing a Heian-Period suikan costume. 童男人形「水干」, Government official wearing a sokutai costume. 武官人形「束帯」, and aristocratic girl wearing akome costume. 童女人形「衵」Apr 20, 2020
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Saio princess procession.Apr 20, 2020
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About the Saio princess' Sokaren palanquin. The roof has a decoration that looks like an onion flower. Apr 20, 2020
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Saio princess palanquin called "Sokaren." 斎王の神輿「葱華輦」Apr 20, 2020
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Saio princess palanquin called "Sokaren." 斎王の神輿「葱華輦」Apr 20, 2020
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Exhibition Room 1 shows Saiku Palace- and Saio princess-related artifacts. Costumes, reconstructed Saio living quarters, and a few mannequins. 常設展示室IApr 20, 2020
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Museum greeter (non-human).Apr 20, 2020
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Museum floor plan. There are two Exhibition Rooms, lecture hall, theater, library, and coffee shop.Apr 20, 2020
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Museum entrance hall.Apr 20, 2020
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Saiku History Museum (officially and incorrectly named "Saiku Historical Museum") is a 15-min. walk through the park from Saiku Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line.Apr 20, 2020
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Opened in Oct. 1989, the Saiku History Museum (officially and incorrectly named "Saiku Historical Museum") is located on the former site of the Saiku Palace. Open 9:30 am to 5 pm. Closed Mon. and Dec. 29–Jan. 3.
Admission ¥340 (Free for kids)Apr 20, 2020
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