[November 2024] Full moon night tour to pray with the Saio at Takejinja Shrine | Experience prayer in the Heian period

• Table of Contents
• Praying with the Saio on a full moon night: A special evening visit to Takejinja Shrine
• About the schedule of Takejinja Shrine Full Moon Night Visit
• Access to "Takejinja Shrine" and parking
• Event details

Takejinja Shrine's official Instagram

Praying with the Saio on a full moon night: A special evening visit to Takejinja Shrine

The Saio's Prayer will be held at Takejinja Shrine in Saigū, Meiwa-chō on November 16, 2024.

On nights of the full moon, the Saio walks along the approach to the shrine, is purified at the purification gate, and then makes an offering of tamagushi and pays homage to the shrine in front of the main hall.

The Saio will be appearing as the Saio for the 41st Saio Festival, and you can take photos of her in her gorgeous twelve-layered kimono at various locations within the temple grounds.

Why not take a moment of tranquility as you witness this sacred prayer that transcends time?

We also offer tours that include experiences at the Saiku History Museum and Saiku Heian Forest.

This night of quietly watching the Saio's prayer while thinking back to the Heian period is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

About the schedule of Takejinja Shrine Full Moon Night Visit

*In case of rain: The event will be canceled. Cancellations will be announced on the Takejinja Shrine's official Instagram .

Access to "Takejinja Shrine" and parking

Takejinja Shrine is located in Saigū, Meiwa-chō, Taki-gun, Mie Prefecture, along the sanctuary road that leads from Matsusaka to Ise.

If you are traveling by train, get off at Saigū Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line and walk for about 8 minutes to arrive.

The meeting point, Kintetsu Saigū Station, can be accessed by train or car from central Mie Prefecture.

If you are coming by car, please cross the railroad crossing at Takejinja Shrine and use the parking lot on the east side.

[Reference] Access by train from Nagoya

1. Take the Kintetsu Limited Express from Kintetsu Nagoya Station.

Journey time: Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes (Nagoya Station → Isenakagawa Station) Price: Approximately 3,000 yen (including reserved seat fee)

2. Change to the Kintetsu Yamada Line at Ise-Nakagawa Station and get off at Saigū Station.

Time required: about 10 minutes; Cost: 180 yen

For detailed timetables, please see the official Kintetsu Yamada Line website.

Kintetsu Yamada Line Official Website

[Reference] Access by car from Nagoya

①From Nagoya city, get on the Tomei-Han Expressway and proceed to the Ise Expressway.

2) Head south on the Ise Expressway and exit at Tamaki IC.

3) Take the local road from Tamaki IC to Saigū Station.

Travel time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (if there is no traffic)

Event details

This event is unique to Saiku, in that the Saio walks around the shrine on the night of a full moon.

Why not spend some luxurious time satisfying your mind and body in the refreshing air of the historic "Saigū"?

Takejinja Shrine's official Instagram