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Ise Grand Shrine
Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Mie, Japan · Asia
Saikū is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tamaru, 12km from Ise Grand Shrine.
Saikū is a town located in Mie, Japan. With a population of 22,445, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Saikū sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Saikū to your route.
The Saikū (斎宮) was a palace complex located in what is now the Takegawa neighborhood of the town of Meiwa, Taki District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Forming a small village, it was established in the Nara period as the palace and public offices of the Saiō, an unmarried Imperial princess who served at Ise Shrine on behalfRead more
of the emperor, and fell into ruins in the Nanboku-chō period. The site was designated a National Historic Site in 1979. The Saikū is also referred to as the "Bamboo Palace", Saigū, Itsuki no Miya, Iwai no Miya or Imimiya
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Saikū is located in Mie, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.5333 latitude, 136.6333 longitude.
Saikū has a population of approximately 22,445 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Full driving guide for Japan3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Japan's most sacred Shinto shrine, ceremonially rebuilt every 20 years for over a millennium, set in ancient cedar forests.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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The world's only figure-8 Grand Prix track, home of the Japanese GP and the fearsome 130R corner, with an amusement park and giant Ferris wheel right at its gates.
35 km · about 40 min drive
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Major Japanese amusement park near Nagoya with world-class steel coasters and a giant hot spring complex.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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