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A journey through the history of Wahime no Mikoto and Saio

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  • Chunan group

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  • All seasons

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day trip

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Over 2,000 years ago, Yamato Hime no Mikoto is said to have traveled to find a suitable place to enshrine Amaterasu Omikami and founded the current IseJingu. This is a model course where you can follow the footsteps of the princess of the 11th Emperor, Emperor Suinin, and learn about the history of Saiku, the saikuu where Saio lived.

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Takiharanomiya (Kotaijingu Betsugu)

Takiharanomiya [IseJingu Betsugu]

Both Takiharanomiya and Takihara Nami Shrine enshrine the spirit of Amaterasu-Omikami, and have been revered as ``Haruka Shrine'' since ancient times. Takiharanomiya is different from other Betsugu in many ways, such as having two separate annex Betsugu located side by side and also having a Mifune storehouse.
Inside the shrine grounds, the approach path is surrounded by cedar trees that are over several hundred years old, and the Mitaraiba, which utilizes the flow of valley water, is reminiscent of Naiku and transports you back to the days of the gods.
It is common to visit Takiharanomiya and then Takihara Nami Shrine in that order.
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Kakechikara birthplace monument

There is a legend that a single true crane represents a rice plant with a single root and eight ears of rice, and that Yamahime no Mikoto offered it to the great IseJingu. It is said to be the birthplace of the rice bundles hung on the inner fence during the Kanname Festival, and a monument has been erected here.
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ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical

ItsukinomiyaHallforHistorical ①

You 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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SaikuHistoricalMuseum

SaikuHistoricalMuseum /Exterior

A 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.
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Saiku Heian no Mori

Three 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.
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Onominato purification site ruins

Ono Minato is the old name for the Oyodo coast, and is the place where Saio performed his purification before heading to IseJingu.
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Yamatohime-no-miya (Kotaijingu Betsugu)

Yamatohime-no-miya is located on Mt. Kurata, in the middle of the Miyuki Road that connects Naiku and Geku, and enshrines Wahime no Mikoto. On the west side of the bright green Mt. Kurata, there are the Jingu Chokokan, Agricultural Museum, art museum, and Jingu Bunko, and this area is called the ``Wahime Cultural Forest.''
It is famous for its regular festivals in spring (May 5th) and autumn (November 5th).
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