In the Heian Period (794 - 1185), the Saio (Princess) travelled from Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto) to Ise in order to become a priestess at the shrine there. The Saio made this long journey seated in a palanquin called an "Oyoyo" and was accompanied by a couple hundred retainers, making it more than worthy of the name “procession.” This epic journey is now recreated by the "Tsuchiyama Saio Princess Procession."