43rd Saio Matsuri Festival 2026
Ise · 斎王の森～さいくう平安の杜（明和町）
Jun 6, 2026
🏮 Festival🎗️ Culture
Ise
Free
About this event
A grand historical reenactment festival in Meiwa Town near Ise, recreating the elegant Heian-period procession of the Saio princess who served at Ise Grand Shrine. The colorful Saio Gunko parade features over 100 participants in stunning period costumes, transforming the streets into a living picture scroll of ancient Japan.