[Mie Prefecture] Visit a shrine under the moonlight! An event to spend a special time with the Saio

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• A special experience visiting a shrine on a full moon night with the Saio
• Learn about hemp, an ancient Japanese symbol of purification
• Event Dates
• [2024] Event fees and reservations

A special experience visiting a shrine on a full moon night with the Saio

A special event based on ancient Japanese traditions will be held in Saigū, Meiwa-cho, Mie Prefecture, a 20-minute drive from Kintetsu Iseshi Station.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to visit the shrine with a Saio , an unmarried imperial female servant at Ise Shrine during the Heian period.

On a full moon night, walking through the grounds of the sacred shrine is a special experience, as you are enveloped in a fantastical atmosphere.

This is an experience you can't get during a regular shrine visit; you will visit the shrine together with the Saio and tour the sacred grounds bathed in the light of the full moon.

This special experience will transport you to the world of ancient Japan, bringing to life in the present the sanctity of Shinto once enjoyed by Japanese aristocrats.

Learn about hemp, an ancient Japanese symbol of purification

At the shrine, you can learn about hemp, an ancient Japanese symbol of purification.

In Shinto, hemp is considered an important material for warding off evil spirits and purifying the body, making it an indispensable part of rituals.

Before the visit, you will have the opportunity to create your own hemp amulet under the guidance of a Saio and experience a ritual to purify your mind and body through a sacred process.

After visiting the shrine, you will enjoy cuisine that incorporates the food culture enjoyed by the aristocrats of the Heian period in a special location that has been faithfully restored.

Using carefully selected local ingredients and reflecting history and tradition, each dish will transport you to a time more than a thousand years ago.

Your meal includes one drink, and you can experience the elegant atmosphere enjoyed by aristocrats of the past in the tranquil Heian Forest.

On a full moon night, experience ancient Japanese culture and enjoy a moment of healing for your mind and body in a special space where nature and history intertwine.

Event Dates

[2024] Event fees and reservations

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