Saiku Historic Site
In Japanese: 史跡 斎宮跡・斎宮歴史博物館
The wide site of the palace where imperial princesses lived while serving Ise Shrine, with a museum on the grounds.
National Historic Site
Nearby
- Gojoban Yashiki Samurai Row Houses ≈ 25 min by car
- Matsusaka Castle Ruins ≈ 25 min by car
- Ise Jingu Geku (Outer Shrine) ≈ 30 min by car
- Oharai-machi & Okage Yokocho ≈ 35 min by car
- Ise Jingu (Inner Shrine) ≈ 40 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from Kintetsu Saiku Station to the museum
- Fee
- Site free; museum ¥340
- Good to know
- Museum closed Mondays (next day if holiday); special exhibitions cost extra
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info