Meiwa Town launches Saiku historical site tourism campaign

The Meiwa Tourism Trading Company has announced the ‘Saiku Kokoro Tabi’ campaign, scheduled to run from September 27, 2026, to January 31, 2027, in Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture. The initiative aims to promote responsible tourism at the Saiku historical site, which served the Ise Grand Shrine.

The campaign utilizes a web-based educational game called ‘Saiku no Kokoro-toku,’ available in Japanese, English, and Traditional Chinese. Participants who complete the game and visit the Saiku site can present their digital completion certificate to receive a commemorative wooden plaque known as the ‘Traveler’s Proof.’

By encouraging visitors to learn about the history of the Saio (imperial princesses) and the Saiku palace before their arrival, the organizers hope to foster a deeper respect for the local culture and the daily lives of the residents living within the historical area.