Meiwa: 櫛田川橋
The Kushida River defines the setting of Kushida River Bridge on the boundary of Meiwa and Matsusaka — its broad channel crosses the flat Ise Plain before entering Ise Bay. The bridge stands in a lowland river corridor where embanked banks, flood-control infrastructure and a major road crossing reflect the waterway’s practical importance to surrounding communities. Meiwa is also associated with the Saikū historic site, the former administrative centre linked to Ise Grand Shrine. Saikū functioned from the late seventh century until the fourteenth century, when an imperial princess served the shrine. The river and this archaeological legacy place Meiwa within the long-settled landscape of eastern Mie Prefecture.
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Few towns in Mie Prefecture have a history as closely tied to the Saikū, the residence of imperial priestesses serving Ise Shrine, as Meiwa. Set on the Ise Plain near Ise Bay, the town occupies ground that was an important religious and administrative centre from the late seventh century until the fourteenth century. Archaeological remains of the Saikū reveal the scale of this former settlement, while the Saikū Historical Museum provides context for the life and ceremonies of the Saiō. Meiwa’s lowland setting connects it closely with the wider Ise region and its enduring Shinto traditions. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Meiwa and the Ise Plain.
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