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3 Hours Historical Tour of Princess Saio on an Electric Cart
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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Mandarin, English
Overview
The Saiku palace, a vast historical site covering 137 hectares, is where
Princess Saio moved after leaving the capital Kyoto 1,300 years ago with her 500 attendants to serve at the Ise Jingu Shrine on behalf of the Emperor.
Designed after the image of the oxcart that Princess Saio rode in, visitors will ride in a modern green mobility vehicle (an electric golf cart that runs only 20 kilometers or less) and take a tour of the historical sites. The tour also includes a special visit to Take Shrine, tea time with Japanese sweets and Ise tea, and Heian game experience on the way to the shrine. Enjoy an idyllic ride through the historical sites of Saiku.
What's Included
- Guide fee, entry to facilities
- Green Slow Mobility ride experience fee.
- Museum admission fee
- Japanese sweets and Ise tea
- Craft experience fee
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
North Exit of Saiku Station on Kintetsu line.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Saiku Historical Museum
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Saiku Heian no Mori
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.
55 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Enjoy the taste of finely made Japanese wagashi and Ise tea at Minoriya, a renovated old Japanese house turned into a cozy cafe.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by DMO Hana-meiwa
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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