3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy the taste of finely made Japanese wagashi and Ise tea at Minoriya, a renovated old Japanese house turned into a cozy cafe.