[[Image:Saioh.jpg|350px|right|thumb|The Saiō in an old Heian-era kimono]]

[[Image:Saioh.jpg|350px|right|thumb|The Saiō in an old Heian-era kimono]]

The '''Saiō Festival''' (斎王祭 ''Saiō Matsuri'') is a festival held in [[Meiwa]] and is the town's most significant event of the year by honoring its rich and unique history.

The '''Saiō Festival''' (斎王祭 ''Saiō Matsuri'') is a festival held in [[Meiwa]] and is the town's most significant event of the year as it honors Meiwa's primary historic significance.