Saiku Historical Museum

Saiku Historical Museum counts among its collection items related to the unwed Saio princess, who served the goddess enshrined in Ise Jingu during the Heian Era. The museum houses Saio’s activities written in the classic works of literature such as “The Tales of Ise” and “The Tale of Genji” as well as finds from excavations that are still ongoing. Saiku Historical Museum features a lecture hall where educational gatherings and speaker events can be held. Within the Saiku remains where the museum is located, there are the Saiku Heian Era Park and the Itsukinomiya Hall of History, where visitors can feel and experience the palace of the Saio princesses in the Heian Era.

斎宮歴史博物館講堂

Hall

The lecture hall seats up to 128 visitors, and is equipped with a projector, screen, sound and lighting systems. In addition to educational gatherings and speaker events, videos can also be screened. Furthermore, part of the entrance hall can be used as a venue for exhibitions and poster sessions.