[June 3, 2023] Saio's Eternal Prayer The 40th Saio Festival will be held.
掲載日：2023.05.31
This year marks the 40th Saio Festival. It will be held for one day only on Saturday, June 3, 2020.
The main attraction of the festival is the ``Saio Gungyo'', which recreates the procession of the ``Saio''s group heading for Ise, which is far away from the capital. It is beautifully reproduced like a picture scroll.
In addition, there are plans for commemorative events, stage events, and other events that the whole family can enjoy together.
We would like to introduce in detail the Saio Festival, subtitled ``Saio's Prayer for Eternity'', hoping for peaceful days to come.
*Depending on weather conditions, the final decision to hold the event will be announced on the website at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd.
40th Saio Festival What is Saio?
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What is Saio?
A Saio is an unmarried female member of the imperial family who is chosen to serve Amaterasu at IseJingu Grand Shrine on behalf of the Emperor.
Saio's most important role is to participate in the big festivals held three times a year at IseJingu Grand Shrine (Kannamesai in September and Tsukinamisai in June and December). In addition, he performed various rituals and events on a daily basis to fulfill his duties as Saio.
40th Saio Festival Schedule
The Saio Festival includes the Saio Gungyo, the Purification Ceremony, and the Shato Ceremony, as well as stage events such as brass band performances and children's dances, as well as the Itsukinomiya Market and Saio Market, where more than 30 stores are set up.
In addition, a ``Moonlight Group'' and fireworks are scheduled for the evening.
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40th Saio Festival
Event date: June 3, 2020 (Saturday) *One day only/Cancelled in case of rain
Event details
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Purification ceremony (Venue: Kamizono Lawn Square)
Saio Gun Line (from Kamizono Lawn Square to Saiku Heian-no-Mori)
Shrine Ceremony (Venue: Saiku Heian-no-Mori)
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Stage event (venue: Saiku Heian no Mori)
[Moderator: Erika Atsuto]
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40th commemorative event
[Special guest Narumitsu Nagaoka x Tsukiakari no Gungyo]
Held simultaneously
◆12:00-20:30 Itsukinomiya Market
◆ 20:30 Commemorative fireworks
Traffic access
[Car] Approximately 20 minutes from Tamaki IC on the Ise Expressway
[Parking] SaikuHistoricalMuseum north/south parking lot and temporary parking lot in the museum grounds (free)
*Parking lots around Saiku Heian no Mori/Itsukinomiya Regional Exchange Center cannot be used.
[Public transportation] Approximately 5 minutes walk from saikuu Saiku Station
At Take Shrine, you can also get a limited edition goshuin stamp for the Saio Festival!
saikuu 's Bamboo Shrine is handing out ``limited goshuin'' in conjunction with the Saio Festival. The Goshuinis designed with a scene from the "Purification Ceremony".
Why not take this opportunity to visit Take Shrine and receive a stamp as a proof of your visit?
Distribution location:Takejinja shrineoffice
Distribution date
June 3rd (Sat) and 4th(Sun) (10:00-19:00)
June 10th (Sat) and 11th(Sun) (10:00-15:00)
First fruits fee 800 yen