Saiō

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Saiō (斎王) or itsuki no miko was the title of the unmarried female members of the Japanese imperial family, sent to serve at Ise Grand Shrine from the late 7th century to the 14th century. The saiō's residence, Saikū (斎宮), was about 10 km (6.2 mi) north-west of the shrine.

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