Saiō Matsuri 斎王まつり
The Saiō Matsuri (斎王まつり) is a 2-day festival held on the first weekend of June in the town of Meiwa, Mie Prefecture in Japan. The Saiō Matsuri celebrates the town's history of once being an Imperial residence. The festival re-enacts the march of the Saiō and her entourage to the nearby Ise Shrine.
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| Location | Meiwa, Mie (明和町 三重県) |
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| When | June (Summer — exact dates change every year) |
| Type | Holiday |
| Official website | http://saioh.sub.jp/ |
Planning to go? The Saiō Matsuri is held in June, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the official website for this year's schedule before you travel.
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Basic data from Wikidata (CC0). Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), linked below. Details may change; the festival's official announcements are the authoritative source.
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