Saiku Historical Museum

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The "Saiku Historical Museum" in Meiwa Town, Taki District, is a facility that conveys the history of "Saiku," the palace where the Imperial Princess "Saio" lived while serving Ise Jingu on behalf of the Emperor. A vast city once existed on this land. Inside the museum, you can learn about the glamorous aristocratic culture of the Heian period and the mystical life of the Saio through precise models, videos, and excavated artifacts. There are also areas nearby where buildings from that time have been reconstructed, allowing you to immerse yourself in historical romance in a spacious setting. It is a special place that satisfies intellectual curiosity, where Japanese mythology and Imperial history intersect.

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Let's relive this shimmering and illusory age of Japan, 1000 years ago. [commentary of a curator]

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Saiku Historical Museum

Address: 503 Takegawa, Meiwa-cho, Taki-gun, Mie
Website: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/
Operator: Saiku Historical Museum

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