1. unmarried imperial princess serving at the Ise Grand Shrine or the Kamo Shrine in place of the EmperorHistorical term
2. Saiou
3. SaiōA Saiō, also known as "Itsuki no Miko"(いつきのみこ), was an unmarried female relative of the Japanese emperor, sent to Ise to serve at Ise Grand Shrine from the late 7th century until the 14th century. The Saiō's residence, Saikū (斎宮), was approximately 10 km north-west of the shrine. The remains of Saikū are situated in the town of Meiwa, Mie, Japan.
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