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Before the Saio moves or poses, her attendants arrange her juni-hitoe kimono.31 views
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Opened in Oct. 1999, Itsukinomiya Hall for Historical Experience is in the same area. Various hands-on activities like weaving and dressing in Heian-Period costumes. Open 9:30 am–5 pm, closed Mondays. Admission free. いつきのみや歴史体験館31 views
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Welcome to Seki Townscape Museum. It explains about the town and why so many buildings have been preserved.31 views
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Charcoal heater.31 views
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Traditional buildings that still remain in Seki-juku.31 views
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Tamaya inn 31 views
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Tamaya courtyard.31 views
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Jizo-in Temple's bell tower is also an Important Cultural Property.31 views
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Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret. 多聞櫓31 views
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View from Tamon-yagura turret.31 views
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Seki-juku was the 47th station or lodging/post town on the old Tokaido Road. It well retains a traditional townscape with a good number of traditional Edo Period buildings including the Honjin and Waki Honjin. 31 viewsSeki-juku is preceded by Kameyama-juku and followed by Sakashita-juku. All three are in the present-day city of Kameyama. Hiroshige also created this woodblock print of Seki-juku in the 1830s. It depicts daimyo staff preparing to leave the Honjin lodge before dawn (notice the still dark sky). Unknown which Honjin it is. (Seki had two Honjin.)
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Saiku government officials. 斎宮十二司官人30 views
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Myobu (命婦) getting off the Seiden.30 views
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Top-ranking court ladies called the Naishi (内侍) working at the Saiku Palace.30 views
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The Saio princess appeared from the Seiden and gave an offering of an iris flower and prayed toward Ise Grand Shrines.30 viewsThe Saio was an unmarried, young Imperial princess, often the Emperor's daughter, who was appointed (by divination) to be the High Priestess of Ise Grand Shrines to pray for national peace and prosperity a few times a year in place of the emperor.
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Saio princess gave a farewell speech.30 views
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Saio Matsuri banners were put up by local jr. high students.30 views
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Saio Woods 斎王の森30 views
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Girls called Warawame (童女). They are children of the Imperial family or nobility and are learning the customs of the Saiku while living in the Saiku Palace. 30 views
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Saio posing with Warawame (童女) dressed in Heian-Period suikan costume. 水干30 views
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The Saiku area is a Japan Heritage site and this Ise road has been renovated.30 views
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Saiku Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line.30 views
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About Seki's float festival in English. This was posted on a nearby house.30 views
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Tamaya inn adult admission ¥300. Must see. 旅籠玉屋歴史資料館30 views
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Jizo-in Temple, Main Hall is an Important Cultural Property. 地蔵院30 views
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About Oi house30 views
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About Kameyama Castle originally built in 1265 and last occupied by the Ishikawa Clan.30 views
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View from Tamon-yagura turret.30 views
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Stone wall design under Tamon-yagura turret. 30 views
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Tamon-yagura turret.30 views
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About the lodging for Emperor Meiji when he passed through Kameyama in 1880.30 views
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JR Kameyama Station (Kansai Line).30 views
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Torii in Saio Woods. 斎王の森29 views
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About the Saio Woods.29 views
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The Saio princess procession (斎王群行) had about 120 people dressed in Heian Period (794–1185) costumes.29 views
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Court lady called the Uneme (釆女) chosen from an aristocratic family and who was in charge of food and drink.29 views
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On this outdoor stage, they were to hold the Shato-no-Gi welcome ceremony at 2:50 pm when head honchos give speeches. 社頭の儀. This is the Saikuryo Government Director General. 斎宮寮長官29 views
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In green is the Onna Betto (or Nyo-betto) (女別当) who was the supervisor of the court ladies at special occasions such as the Saio procession. 29 views
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Posing with Meiwa's mascot Mei-hime. めい姫29 views
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Posing with dancers called Maibito (舞人).29 views
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Saiku Heian-no-mori Park (さいくう平安の杜) opened in Oct. 2015 with three reconstructed buildings.29 views
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About Saiku Heian-no-mori Park. Open 9:30 am to 5 pm (until 4 pm during Nov.–Feb.). The buildings are aso available for rent for private events.29 views
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Inside Itsuki Chaya rest house and gift shop. Posters of past Saio in past Saio Festivals. いつき茶屋29 views
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Court ladies called Nyoju (女嬬). 29 views
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The Nyo-betto (女別当), who was the supervisor of the court ladies at special occasions such as the Saio procession, offer an iris flower.29 views
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Entering the Seki Townscape Museum.29 views
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Tokonoma alcove.29 views
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Exhibition room of photos of Seki-juku's skyline.29 views
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Old bicycle from the late 19th century (Meiji Period). Still a rare luxury item in those days. Bicycles became widely used in Japan from the 1930s. This bicycle was donated by a local resident in Seki. 29 views
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Abasuc.29 views
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Inns in front of Jizo-in Temple.29 views
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Hyakugo Bank, Seki Branch 百五銀行 関支店29 views
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JR Tsuge Station connects to the JR Kusatsu Line.29 views
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Next to the castle is a stone monument marking the birthplace of Iinuma Yokusai (1782–1865), a Japanese botanist and physician. 飯沼慾斎29 views
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Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret in autumn. 多聞櫓29 views
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Steps to Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret. It was renovated in 2012. 多聞櫓29 views
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Steps to Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret.29 views
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Emperor Meiji once stayed in this home that was moved here.29 views
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Way to Kameyama Castle's three-story turret site. 三重櫓跡29 views
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Ninomaru fringe.29 views
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Ninomaru fringe walls were reconstructed.29 views
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Partial stone wall remaining.29 views
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Masumi Children's Park ますみ児童園29 views
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Top-ranking court ladies called the Naishi (内侍) working at the Saiku Palace.28 views
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After the Departure Ceremony, the Saio exits showing her long, flowing black hair.28 views
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On Nov. 3, 1968, Ise Jingu Shrine erected this stone monument in the Saio Woods to indicate that the Saiku Palace was located in this area.28 views斎王の森
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In the Saio Woods, Historic Site marker for the Saiku Palace. The Saiku Palace was constructed anew for each new Saio. 斎王の森28 views
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The Saio Gunko Procession started at around 2 pm.28 views
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Myobu (命婦), assistants who tend to the immediate needs of the Saio princess.28 views
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Naishi (内侍) coordinator of court ladies in Saiku Palace. They have a fancy umbrella bearer called furyu-gasa. 風流傘28 views
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In green, Nyo-betto and the Child Saio princess.28 views
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Posing with Saio palanquin bearers called Kayocho (駕輿丁) who were chosen from the best gentlemen.28 views
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Posing with Saio palanquin bearers called Kayocho (駕輿丁) who were chosen from the best gentlemen.28 views
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Posing with court ladies called Nyoju (女嬬) who serve in the inner palace (後宮) and take care of the Saio princess' daily living.28 views
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They also have a scale model of the palace with many buildings over a wide area.28 views
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Ryoko storehouses of the Saikuryo government.28 views
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JR Seki Station building has a traditional design. It also houses a tourist information office and exhibition space. From Nagoya, it's about 28 views
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Festival float storehouse or dashi-gura. One of four remaining today. Originally there were 16 floats. There's a window where you can see part of the Nakamachi Sanbancho float inside.28 views
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Hyaku-rokuri-tei has a building with a view of Seki-juku. 百六里庭28 views
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Seki-juku had 42 inns including two Honjin and two Waki-Honjin.28 views
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Tamaya entrance hall.28 views
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Tamaya kitchen stove.28 views
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Tamaya has many rooms with exhibits.28 views
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Pillow28 views
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Antique shop sign.28 views
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Aizu-ya inn in front of Jizo-in Temple. 会津屋28 views
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JR Seki Station on the Kansai Line. JR関西本線 関駅28 views
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Saiku government officials. 斎宮十二司官人28 views
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Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret. 多聞櫓28 views
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Tamon-yagura turret.28 views
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History of Kameyama Castle town.28 views
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About the reconstructed stone foundation.28 views
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About the Ninomaru keep's fringe.28 views
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Part of the Honmaru castle grounds now occupied by Kameyama Nishi Elementary School.28 views
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In front of JR Kameyama Station.28 views
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Saiku History Museum (officially and incorrectly named "Saiku Historical Museum") is a 15-min. walk through the park from Saiku Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line.27 views
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Saio Matsuri Departure Ceremony at Seiden Hall, Saiku Heian-no-mori Park. 正殿27 views
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Nyoju (女嬬) followed by Warawame (童女) daughters of the Imperial family or nobility.27 views
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Naishi (内侍) coordinator of court ladies in Saiku Palace. She has a fancy umbrella bearer called furyu-gasa. 風流傘27 views
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They started gathering on the outdoor stage near the Saiku Historical Museum.27 views
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Girls called Warawame (童女) wearing chihaya costume 千早. They are daughters of the Imperial family or nobility and are learning the customs of the Saiku while living in the Saiku Palace. 27 views
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Posing with Saio palanquin bearers called Kayocho (駕輿丁) who were chosen from the best gentlemen.27 views
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Saiku government officials. 斎宮十二司官人27 views
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The Nishiwakiden is thought to be an auxiliary to the Seiden and used for rituals and banquets. 西脇殿27 views
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About the Nai-in, the living quarters of the Saio princess. 内院27 views
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The Saiku area is a Japan Heritage site.27 views
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As the Saio procession went through the park, the crowd followed. 上園芝生広場27 views
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Seki-juku stretches for about 1.8 km. The whole town is small enough to walk through. 27 viewsA few buildings are open to the public as museums. Seki-juku is also a National Important Traditional Townscape Preservation District (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区). Short walk from JR Seki Station on the JR Kansai Main Line.
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Room on 2nd floor.27 views
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About the Kawa-kita Honjin lodge. 27 views
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Indoor well.27 views
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About the Nakamachi Sanbancho float festival float. The Seki Hikiyama Festival is held on a weekend in late July.27 views
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Seki-juku's traditional townscape continues.27 views
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Ito Honjin lodge was Seki-juku's high-class lodge for VIP travelers like daimyo lords. 伊藤本陣跡27 views
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Tamaya inn is another major museum in Seki-juku. 旅籠玉屋歴史資料館27 views
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About the three types of inns in stage towns.27 views
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Sake flasks and delivery box.27 views
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Tamaya inn rear view.27 views
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Beauty salon in a traditional building in Seki-juku.27 views
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Jizo-in Temple, Main Hall27 views
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Inside Jizo-in Temple, Main Hall.27 views
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Oi house27 views
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Tokaido Road marker.27 views
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When you walk from JR Kameyama Station to the castle, you will first see this large athletic field (baseball, etc.) and a stone wall and turret. The field was the Honmaru.27 views
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Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret on a high stone wall. One of the few remnants remaining. Most of the castle was dismantled by the Meiji government in 1873.27 views
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Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret.27 views
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Castle well.27 views
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Kameyama Enbujo 亀山演武場27 views
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About the pillar foundation stone.27 views
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Stema locomotive in the Ninomaru area.27 views
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Saio princess palanquin called "Sokaren." 斎王の神輿「葱華輦」26 views
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The first palanquin carries the Nyo-betto (女別当), the supervisor of the court ladies.26 views
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Saio posing with Warawame (童女) dressed in chihaya costume. 千早26 views
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The actual road where the Saio princess traveled to Ise Grand Shrines. Called "Kodai Ise-do" (Ancient Ise Road). 古代伊勢道26 views
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Itsuki Chaya rest house and gift shop. いつき茶屋26 views
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The Saiku was a lost palace and its exact location was unknown until 1970 when the land here was being prepared for a housing project. Ancient pottery pieces and remains of building foundations were unearthed.26 viewsIn fact, local residents for generations had passed down the story of the palace being located here. In 1903, a local group led by the Saiku village headman erected this stone monument from recognize Saiku as the palace site. It wasn't until June 1970 when remains of the Saiku Palace were found in Meiwa.
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An outdoor 1/10-scale model of the Saiku Palace site (700 m x 2 km) was created near the Saio Woods. It had a grid layout of blocks as shown here. The site included buildings for the Saikuryo Government that govenred the Saiku Palace.26 viewsKnown blocks are labeled like here. The trees in the background in this photo shows the Saio Woods where the princess lived.
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The Nai-in block was enclosed by a pillared fence. 内院26 views
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Saiku Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line which is the same train line that goes on to Ise-shi (Ise Grand Shrines) and Toba Station (Mikimoto Pearl Island).26 views
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Saiku Station on the Kintetsu Yamada Line.26 views
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From Seki Station, a short walk on this road to Seki-juku.26 views
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Stairway to 2nd floor.26 views
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Old map of Seki-juku.26 views
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About Seki's festival floats.26 views
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View from Chokantei, looking toward Jizo-in Temple. 眺関亭からの眺望26 views
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Tamaya kitchen stove.26 views
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Tamaya kitchen26 views
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Tamaya inn Guest room26 views
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Mie and Shiga sections of the Tokaido Road.26 views
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Seki-juku bulletin board (replica). 高札場26 views
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Fukuzoji Temple gate. 福蔵寺26 views
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Fukuzoji Temple has Koman's grave. 小万の墓 福蔵寺26 views
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Jizo-in Temple's Jizo statue.26 views
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Hyakugo Bank, Seki Branch is a modern building designed in the traditional style. 百五銀行 関支店26 views
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Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret. 多聞櫓26 views
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Roof of Kameyama Castle's Tamon-yagura turret.26 views
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Kameyama Castle well.26 views
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Kameyama Castle's three-story turret site.26 views
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About the Ninomaru.26 views
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JR Kameyama Station platform.26 views
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Museum greeter (non-human).25 views
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Aristocratic boy wearing a Heian-Period suikan costume. 童男人形「水干」, Government official wearing a sokutai costume. 武官人形「束帯」, and aristocratic girl wearing akome costume. 童女人形「衵」25 views
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Top-ranking court ladies called the Naishi (内侍) working at the Saiku Palace.25 views
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Top-ranking court ladies called the Naishi (内侍) working at the Saiku Palace.25 viewsIn green is the Onna Betto (or Nyo-betto) (女別当) who was the supervisor of the court ladies at special occasions such as the Saio procession.
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Patch of trees are the Saio Woods where the Saiku Palace was supposedly located. 斎王の森25 views
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In front of the Saio princess palanquin are girls are called Warawame (童女). They are daughters of the Imperial family or nobility and are learning the customs of the Saiku while living in the Saiku Palace. They wear chihaya costume. 千早25 views
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Shinden shrine buildings for religious services.25 views
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The train line cuts right across the Saiku site.25 views
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Aristocratic boys wearing a Heian-Period suikan costume. 童男人形「水干」25 views
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The Departure Ceremony started with a purification ritual called "Kiyone no Gishiki." A woman at two corners of the Seiden sprinkled confetti. 清めの儀式25 views
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Lots of wooden lattice on the exterior, used to block rain and wind.25 views
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Entrance to Seki Machinami Shiryokan (Seki Townscape Museum). It looks narrow, but the building is quite long. 関まちなみ資料館25 views
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About the Ito Honjin lodge.25 views
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Old coins and dishes/pottery.25 views
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Scale model of Seki-juku.25 views
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How Seki-juku started out. The town was named "Seki" in the early 18th century.25 views
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Kitchen stove.25 views
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Tanaka-ya coffee shop.25 views
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Tsuruya inn. 鶴屋脇本陣跡25 views
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View from Chokantei. 眺関亭からの眺望25 views
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View from Chokantei. 眺関亭からの眺望25 views
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Ishigaki-ya inn. It's actually an inn where you can stay. ¥2,500/night.25 views
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Old koto and skis in Ishigaki-ya.25 views
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Tamaya inn is another major museum in Seki-juku. 旅籠玉屋歴史資料館25 views
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Tamaya inn's front desk clerk.25 views
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Tamaya kitchen stove.25 views
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Dining room on the 2nd floor of Tamaya inn.25 views
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Inside the kura storehouse, exhibits of woodblock prints of the Tokaido Road.25 views
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Ceiling of the kura storehouse.25 views
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About the Seki-juku bulletin board used by officials to give official notices to people in Seki-juku. 高札場25 views
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Jizo-in Temple anchors one end of Seki-juku. It belongs to the Shingon Buddhist Sect, Omuro School. 地蔵院25 views
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Jizo-in Temple, Main Hall is an Important Cultural Property. 地蔵院25 views
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Jizo-in Temple's Jizo statue.25 views
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Kameyama Shrine is dedicated to samurai Minamoto Yoshiie and many other deities. 亀山神社25 views
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Kameyama Castle's three-story turret site.25 views
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