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About the multilingual version of the Saiku History Museum

斎宮歴史博物館の多言語版案内について

2020/05/18 Monday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

Saiku (斎宮) is a term that defines the temple belonging to Saio (斎王), queen chosen among the women of the Japanese royal family when a new emperor is appointed to take care of Ise Jingu, and Saikuryo (斎宮寮), administrative office  where Saio’s employees work.

How about getting up close to the importance of this cultural heritage and learning history in a fun way?

The Saiku Historical Museum (Saiku Rekishi Hakubutsukan – 斎宮歴史博物館) has prepared explanatory pamphlets in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional) and Korean.

English: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/p0048200002.htm

Korean: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/p0048200077.htm

Simplified Chinese: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/p0048200027.htm

Traditional Chinese: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/p0048200052.htm

Japanese: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/index.shtm

Opening hours

9:30am to 5pm (last admission at 4:30pm)

Closed day

Every Monday (in case it falls on a holiday, the closing day will be the next day)

And aso during the End of Year and New Year Holidays (December 29 to January 3)

* There may be changes on closed days so please be aware of the changes.

Rates.

Type Rates  per person Rates for groups (20 persons and more)
Adult 340yen 270yen
University students 230yen 180yen
Elementary, High school students Free Free

* Other fees may apply during times of special exhibitions.

Address

〒515-0325 Mie-ken Takigun Meiwa-cho Takegawa 503
TEL 0596-52-3800
FAX 0596-52-3724
E-mail: saiku@pref.mie.lg.jp
Homepage: https://www.bunka.pref.mie.lg.jp/saiku/index.shtm

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“Pedestrian Priority”: 123 Days Without Accidents and Violations Challenge

2020/05/18 Monday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

「横断歩道は歩行者優先！」無事故・無違反チャレンジ１２３(いちにさん)に参加しよう

See the 3 points below to improve awareness in traffic and always give respect to pedestrians.

  1. Decrease speed by 10%
  2. Keep twice the distance with other vehicles in traffic
  3. Leave 3 minutes in advance

About the 123 days without accidents and violations challenge

Assemble a team of 3 people with a driver’s license and take part in the challenge of 0 accidents and violations from the 1st of July to the 31st of October 2020 (123 days).

Among the teams that reached the goal, a raffle will be held with several prizes.  Participation prizes will be sent to all participants. See the pamphlet here (in Japanese only).

 

Registration period

 From May 1st (Friday) until June 30th (Tuesday) 2020

 Participation fee

 ¥ 3,000 for each team

 Challenge period

 July 1 (Wednesday) to October 31 (Saturday) 2020 (123 days)

 Details and how to apply (in Japanese only)

https://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/SEIKOTU/HP/85891046959.htm

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