unmarried imperial princess serving at Ise Grand Shrine; Saigū
Historical term for a princess who served as the Emperor's representative at the Ise Grand Shrine. She remained unmarried during her service.
The Saigū was an unmarried imperial princess who served at the Ise Grand Shrine in place of the Emperor.
During the Heian period, a ceremony was held to send the Saigū to Ise.