Introducing the charms of saikuu which is connected to IseJingu! I went on a trip to enjoy MeiwaTown ♪
掲載日：2018.10.11
saikuu is connected to IseJingu. Although it appears in the Tale of Genji and has a history of about 660 years, not much is known about its actual situation. MeiwaTown in Mie Prefecture is an attractive town where you can experience saikuu throughout the town. It has hands-on facilities and a museum, and has been certified as a designated historic site by the country. We will introduce you to the charms of Geku in MeiwaTown, which you should visit together with Ise's saikuu and Naiku.
Have you ever heard the words "Saio" and "saikuu"?
Saio is an unmarried princess who was chosen in ancient times to serve the god of IseJingu instead of the emperor.
Accompanied by approximately 500 attendants, he traveled from the capital of Kyoto to the government office in Ise, where he lived until the Emperor took over. In fact, it also appears in Murasaki Shikibu's ``The Tale of Genji.''
saikuu, also called ``Itsukinomiya,'' refers to the government office where Saio lived.
It is said that the Saio system lasted for about 660 years, and the place where saikuu was located is MeiwaTown in Mie Prefecture.
This time, I would like to introduce in detail saikuu which is inseparable from IseJingu!
When you get off at Kintetsu saikuu Station, the entire town is the ruins of saikuu.
Since it was designated as a designated historic site by the country in 1979, no large buildings have been built there. The whole town is trying to protect the ruins and pass them on to future generations!
As you walk a short distance from the station, this building that catches your eye is the ` ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical.''
Here you can experience life at the time, such as trying on Juni Hitoe and playing Kemari!
ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical
0596-52-3890
Admission is free, but there is a fee for taking classes and trying on costumes.
9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Monday (the next day if Monday is a holiday)
Immediately after getting off at Kintetsu saikuu Station
20 minutes by car from Ise Expressway Tamaki IC
Next to ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical, there is a 1/10 size model that recreates the buildings of saikuu at that time. This grid pattern is the same as the capital of Kyoto!
Saiku Heian no Mori
0596-52-3890
Free tour
From March to October, 9:30 to 17:00 (admission until 16:30)
From November to February, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (admission until 3:30 p.m.)
Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays
Yes
Approximately 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu saikuu Station Shiseki Park exit
About 20 minutes by car from Ise Motor Tamaki IC
If you get tired of walking, take a break at “Itsuki Chaya”. In addition to light meals such as udon and curry, there is also a space where you can bring your own food and drinks.
They also sell saikuu rice crackers, so it's a perfect place to buy souvenirs!
National Historic saikuu Ruins Rest Area Itsuki Chaya
0596-52-7805
9:30-17:00 (Food corner 9:30-16:30)
Mondays (the next day if Monday is a holiday), New Year holidays (12/29-1/3)
Available (30 units/free)
About 15 minutes walk from Itsuki Chaya.
When talking about saikuu, you cannot miss the SaikuHistoricalMuseum!
This museum is the best place to experience saikuu in the city, and the admission fee is 340 yen for adults, 220 yen for university students, and free for high school students and under, making it a great value!
Let's go inside!
At the movie theater, two types of videos are shown every 90 minutes, with the themes of ``What is Saio?'' and ``Excavation of saikuu Ruins,'' and you can watch them freely.
Around it, pottery excavated from saikuu ruins is displayed in chronological order, allowing you to enjoy the changes that have taken place.
It is said that some of the Saiōs took up the post after being separated from their romantic relationships, and my heart aches when I think of their state of mind during the journey. . .
In fact, recipes for the meals that Saio ate have not been found.
Therefore, we have imagined and recreated the situation at that time based on the taxes (foodstuffs) that were paid at that time.
A model that recreates saikuu at that time is displayed overlapping an aerial photograph of the current town. If you actually walk around the town after seeing this, you'll be able to enjoy this town even more!
A model of the excavation site is on display. It seems that the thickness and depth of the pillar can be determined from the difference in the color of the soil! If I have a chance, I would like to experience excavation work as well!
You can experience reconstructing broken pottery like a puzzle.
Compete with your friends like a game! It's surprisingly annoying. . .
SaikuHistoricalMuseum
0596-52-3800
・General 340 yen
・College students 230 yen
・Elementary, middle and high school free of charge
(Group discount for 20 or more people: 270 yen for adults, 180 yen for university students)
*Additional fee for special exhibitions
9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Mondays (excluding holidays)
The day after a holiday (excluding Saturdays and Sundays)
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
*Subject to change. Please check the official website for details.
・About 15 minutes on foot from saikuu Saiku Station
・Approximately 20 minutes by car north from Ise Expressway "Tamaki IC"
MeiwaTown is overflowing with the charm of saikuu, and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
When you visit Ise, we recommend that you visit saikuu in addition to the Geku and Naiku!
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Saiku Heian no Mori
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Meiwa Town MeiwaTownThree buildings from the Heian period, `` saikuu Doryo Hall,'' have been restored at the site of the historic saikuu. It conveys the charm of ancient architecture and recreates the appearance of an ancient saikuu. There are three buildings that are believed to have been used for ceremonies and banquets under the control of saikuu dormitory, saikuu government office. In the background is the world of ancient architecture from the Heian period.
ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical
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Meiwa Town MeiwaTownYou can experience the Heian period, when saikuu was at its most prosperous. The building is modeled after the ``Shinden-zukuri'' style of aristocratic residences from the Heian period, and takes advantage of the architectural techniques of the time and does not use nails in assembling the parts. Inside the museum, in addition to holding hands-on classes where you can learn about the annual events, techniques, and culture of the time, you can also try on Juni-hitoe and Naogi. You can also try out ancient games such as board sugoroku and shellfish.
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Meiwa Town MeiwaTownA prefectural museum located in a corner of saikuu. In order to introduce the history of saikuu, we use materials, models, and videos to explain in an easy-to-understand manner the role of Saio, an unmarried princess who served IseJingu Grand Shrine, and the state of saikuu at the time. In addition to permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions are also held from time to time.
