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Experience the life of a Heian princess! Tour with dressing in a 12-layered kimono and a local French lunch
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A tour will be held in Meiwa-cho, Mie Prefecture, where you can rent out a building from the Heian period and experience wearing authentic Heian period attire such as the twelve-layered kimono and naoshi. It is a luxurious and cultural experience that also includes a French lunch using local ingredients and a special visit to Takejinja Shrine.
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The entrance to Oise-san, Meiwa-cho. Meiwa Town is a town where the Miyako ``Saikyu'', where the princess of the imperial family, ``Saio'', who served Amaterasu Omikami at Ise Grand Shrine in place of the Emperor, once lived, remains as a historical site.
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- Rent a building from the Heian period! Experience Heian Dynasty culture and wearing a 12-layered kimono
- Lunch made by a chef featured in the Michelin Guide! Creative cuisine that combines Japanese and French cuisine
- Event Dates
- [October to December 2024] Event details and reservation method
Rent a building from the Heian period! Experience Heian Dynasty culture and wearing a 12-layered kimono
Welcome to a special experience that evokes Japanese history and elegance.
Ise City is home to Ise Shrine, a major tourist attraction in Mie Prefecture.
This tour, which takes place in the neighboring town of Meiwa, allows you to try on the gorgeous attire worn by princesses from the Heian period and experience the court culture of Japan of the past.
Experience the life of a forgotten Saiō (unmarried princess) in 10th century Japan, before the emergence of the samurai class, and spend a luxurious time as if you had traveled back in time to the Heian period.
The tour will take place in a specially recreated Heian period building, where you will have the opportunity to try on authentic Heian period attire, including a gorgeous twelve-layered kimono and a formal formal attire.
A professional photographer will also be on hand to take photos, allowing you to treasure those special moments forever.
Lunch made by a chef featured in the Michelin Guide! Creative cuisine that combines Japanese and French cuisine
For lunch, enjoy a meal made with local ingredients at Creative French Restaurant Ryu, run by a chef who has been featured in the Michelin Guide.
The creative cuisine, which combines traditional Japanese cuisine with French cuisine, will bring you a level of attention to detail and excitement you've never experienced before.
All of the dishes are made of pottery fired by the chef himself, and the plates on which the ingredients are beautifully presented look as if they are representing the four seasons of Japan.
Afterwards, you will have a special visit to Take Shrine, located within the nationally designated historic site, and receive a special goshuin (shrine seal).
After feeling refreshed, you will enjoy special Japanese sweets and Ise tea inspired by Saigū and Saiō and the seasons at Minoriya in front of Take Shrine.
An interpreter will be present during the tour, so even people from overseas can enjoy the experience with peace of mind.
This tour is a one-of-a-kind experience that allows you to spend a luxurious time while experiencing Japan's Heian period culture.
Why not experience the history and feel the ancient charm that cannot be experienced in modern times?
Event Dates
- 10:20am: Meet at the South ticket gate of Kintetsu Saigū Station
- 10:30~: Special visit to Take Shrine. You will be given an explanation of the correct way to visit a shrine, the origins of the shrine, and an opportunity to make an offering of amulet.
- 11:00~: Guided tour by a curator at the Saiku Historical Museum
- 12:00~: Lunch at local French restaurant "Ryu"
- 13:00~: Reserve the Saiku Heian Forest. Wear an authentic Saio Junihitoe kimono and enjoy Heian-style play and photography.
- 14:15~: Experience making a "Uzuchi" wall decoration to ward off evil spirits at the Itsukinomiya History Experience Center
- 15:00~: Tea time with Japanese sweets and Ise tea inspired by the Saigu and Saio at the nearby cafe "Minoriya"
- 15:30～: Guided to your desired location
- 16:00～: Disband at Kintetsu-Saigū Station
[October to December 2024] Event details and reservation method
- [Date] October to December 2024 (excluding Mondays)
- [Location] Saigū Historical Museum, Saiku Heian no Mori, Nationally Designated Historic Site Saigū
- [Price] From 150,000 yen (tax included)
- [Official website] SAIKU CULTURAL ART FESTIBAL 2024
*Please note that the event will not be held on October 17th (Thursday), November 1st (Friday), 2nd (Saturday), 3rd (Sunday), 4th (Monday), 16th (Saturday), 23rd (Saturday), 24th (Sunday), and December 15th (Sunday).
The entrance to Oise-san, Meiwa-cho. Meiwa Town is a town where the Miyako ``Saikyu'', where the princess of the imperial family, ``Saio'', who served Amaterasu Omikami at Ise Grand Shrine in place of the Emperor, once lived, remains as a historical site.
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