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Okinawa Shuri Castle

#okinawatrip Okinawa's Shuri Castle stands as a poignant symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom's rich history and cultural heritage. This UNESCO World Heritage site, located in Naha, Japan, boasts intricate architecture, vibrant colors, and sprawling grounds that transport visitors back in time. The castle's majestic gates, graceful gardens, and ornate halls offer glimpses into a bygone era of royalty and tradition. Despite the devastation it faced during World War II, meticulous restoration efforts have restored its grandeur, allowing visitors to marvel at its beauty and significance. Shuri Castle is a must-visit destination, offering a captivating journey through Okinawa's captivating past.

One of the Huge Castle in Okinawa

#okinawatrip The castle ground is huge. Plenty of walking and good all round view of the city from higher ground. Unfortunately the main hall was totally destroyed in a fire in 2019. Only the 2 sand stone dragon columns at the entrance remained almost intact but still was damaged from the fire. The main hall is currently being reconstructed and targeted to be completed in 2026. Still worth the visit to see the rebuilding progress at the same spot. Amazing skills of these craftsmen are exemplified in short recorded videos. Japan really value some of these traditional trades and skills. Will definitely come back again after the main hall is completed. Parking is available at 400 JPY. Flat rate for about 3 hours so you can also explore around the area outside the castle for food and snacks.

Shurijo Castle- A must visit place in Naha

Shurijo Castle symbolizes the history and culture of Okinawa. Since there was a fire in 2019, the Shurijo Castle is undergoing the reconstruction project. Anyway, they has managed to make the attraction quite special and interesting. I joined the Shurijo Castle Reconstruction construction particularly experience based event -Bengalese stripes coating experience. We apply Bengalese stripes to edge materials of wood used for the Shurijo Castle rebuilding. By decorating with crayon and magic, Shurijo Castle properties stamp, original work is completed. we take it home as a souvenir. The view at the top of the Shurijo Park. We really enjoy to visit Shurijo Castle. Small note to tourist who travel by public transport: Board on monorail and get down from Station 15- Shurijo, walk about 15 minutes. If you are interested to get more information about Shurijo Castle, please go to official website and you can get all the info with different kind of languages. ##Okinawa

Shuri Castle

#okinawatrip I visited Shuri Castle a decade ago and thus, I was able to view the original rebuild. Since my visit it burned down, which gave this visit a very different meaning. First off, it’s a bit disingenuous to still advertise the complex with the main structure as the picture, considering that’s what burned down. But if you don’t go in expecting to see that structure, you’ll be very rewarded. It made for a beautiful afternoon exploring the grounds and reading about the rebuild efforts that are taking place. I was surprised this time to find the tunnel system used during the war. I had not realized that was here the last time. It was a very informative afternoon, filled with lots of beauty!

There is Shuri Castle first, followed by Ryukyu. Shuri Castle was built at the end of the 14th century, and the Ryukyu Kingdom was not established until 1429, in the 15th century. Shouli City is the residence of the kings of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is the political center of the Ryukyu Kingdom and a witness to the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The original authentic city of Shuri was burned down during World War II, and the building was rebuilt in 1992. Shuri City is an important monument of the Ryukyu Islands. It is based on the prototype of the post-war remnants and was built in the style of the Tang Dynasty. Shuri Castle combines the architectural features of China and Japan and Okinawa, and was included in the World Cultural Heritage in December 2000 by UNESCO. The ceremonial gate is the first gate after entering Shuri Castle. It was built in the Shangqing King era (1527-1555). Its prototype is the Chinese archway, with the Chinese character plaque of the "guardian state". , was designated as a national treasure, but was burned in the Pacific War. It is worth mentioning that the ceremonial door once appeared in 2000 yen banknotes, can be said to have a very high status. Most of the parks in the Shoulicheng Park can be visited free of charge. The only part of the charge is the core main hall and the north and south halls. Among them, the cultural relics exhibition about the history and culture of Ryukyu, as well as the physical introduction of the pictures and texts, can be used to understand the Ryukyu Dynasty. Daily life and court ceremonies. Photographing and videography are prohibited in most areas of the main hall and the North and South Halls, and only a few exhibition halls allow it.