noun
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.
斎宮は、天皇の代わりに伊勢神宮に仕えた未婚の皇女である。
The Saigū was an unmarried imperial princess who served at the Ise Grand Shrine in place of the Emperor.
平安時代には、斎宮が伊勢へ派遣される儀式が行われた。
During the Heian period, a ceremony was held to send the Saigū to Ise.