Image search results - "gusuku" |
![Filename=001-IMGP_1402.jpg
Filesize=72KiB
Dimensions=470x353
Date added=May 01, 2009 001-IMGP_1402.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_001-IMGP_1402.jpg)
Nakagusuku Castle is part of a World Heritage Site of Okinawan gusuku castles. This is a view looking eastward from the base of the 3d enclosure (migusuku). Photos in this album all by Michael Lynch. Constructed in mid-fourteenth century of limestone rocks, placed without the use of mortar, Commodore Perry praised the construction technique on his visit to Okinawa in 1853.
|
|
![Filename=002-IMGP_7176.jpg
Filesize=138KiB
Dimensions=401x602
Date added=May 01, 2009 002-IMGP_7176.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_002-IMGP_7176.jpg)
World Heritage Marker. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=003-IMGP_7140.jpg
Filesize=90KiB
Dimensions=470x316
Date added=May 01, 2009 003-IMGP_7140.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_003-IMGP_7140.jpg)
Sacred Site. There are eight special places of worship (Utaki) located within the castle walls. This view looks toward the East from the inside of the 1st enclosure. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=004-IMGP_7115.jpg
Filesize=68KiB
Dimensions=470x316
Date added=May 01, 2009 004-IMGP_7115.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_004-IMGP_7115.jpg)
A view from the base of the West enclosure. Constructed in mid-fourteenth century of limestone rocks, placed without the use of mortar, Commodore Perry praised the construction technique on his visit to Okinawa in 1853. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=005-IMGP_7087.jpg
Filesize=110KiB
Dimensions=470x353
Date added=May 01, 2009 005-IMGP_7087.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_005-IMGP_7087.jpg)
Rear Gate. Most visitors will enter through this gate to the castle, as it is closest to the parking and ticket sales. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=006-IMGP_7092.jpg
Filesize=97KiB
Dimensions=470x316
Date added=May 01, 2009 006-IMGP_7092.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_006-IMGP_7092.jpg)
Stone Stairs. They lead to the 2nd enclosure. Visitors should wear sturdy walking shoes, as the stone-lined pathways and stairs can be very difficult to walk on without twisting an ankle. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=007-IMGP_7102.jpg
Filesize=103KiB
Dimensions=470x313
Date added=May 01, 2009 007-IMGP_7102.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_007-IMGP_7102.jpg)
Gun Port. At several locations along the North walls of the castle, gun ports may be seen, where sentries could repel invaders. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.Many visitors are surprised to learn that firearms were in existence in the 14th century.
|
|
![Filename=008-IMGP_7107.jpg
Filesize=99KiB
Dimensions=470x313
Date added=May 01, 2009 008-IMGP_7107.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_008-IMGP_7107.jpg)
Terraced Walls. A view looking from north to south standing at an elevated point along the inner castle walls. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=009-IMGP_7149.jpg
Filesize=85KiB
Dimensions=470x331
Date added=May 01, 2009 009-IMGP_7149.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_009-IMGP_7149.jpg)
Three Sacred Sites. The South enclosure contains three Utaki (sacred sites), all within a small area, as seen by the signs in this picture. Many Okinawans come to worship at these Utaki and make offerings. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.From the high ground to the left of this scene, you may be able to see Kudaka-Jima, where locals believe the first Okinawans originated.
|
|
![Filename=010-IMGP_7121.jpg
Filesize=111KiB
Dimensions=470x353
Date added=May 01, 2009 010-IMGP_7121.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_010-IMGP_7121.jpg)
Sacred Well. There are three spring-fed wells within the castle. This one is located in the West enclosure and is also a sacred site where people make ritual offerings. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.The woman on the left gave consent to take a photo after helping her down the rough, stone stairs.
|
|
![Filename=011-IMGP_7145.jpg
Filesize=77KiB
Dimensions=470x313
Date added=May 01, 2009 011-IMGP_7145.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_011-IMGP_7145.jpg)
Utaki. A closeup view of a place of worship. Incense is sometimes burned and coins placed in the stone container centered within the utaki stone walls. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=012-IMGP_7144.jpg
Filesize=68KiB
Dimensions=470x313
Date added=May 01, 2009 012-IMGP_7144.jpg](albums/okinawa/nakagusuku/nakacastle/thumb_012-IMGP_7144.jpg)
Second Enclosure. A view of the archway and stone construction from inside the 2nd enclosure, looking East. Photo copyright 2009 Michael Lynch.
|
|
![Filename=sh500-20201103-0039.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh500-20201103-0039.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh500-20201103-0039.jpg)
Shuri Castle is Naha's top tourist attraction. The home of kings who ruled the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429 to 1879 before it was annexed by Japan and renamed Okinawa Prefecture. Shuri Castle was the kingdom's capital.Photo shows Shurijo on a hill as seen from Shuri Station on the Yui Rail. The castle grounds extend about 400 meters long and 200 meters wide. This hill is about 130 meters high.
|
|
![Filename=sh501-20201103-0049.jpg
Filesize=89KiB
Dimensions=596x800
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh501-20201103-0049.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh501-20201103-0049.jpg)
Shuri Castle has a free area which is like a castle park where you can enter for free. There is also a paid area where a small admission is charged to see the main buildings..
|
|
![Filename=sh502-20201103-0050.jpg
Filesize=70KiB
Dimensions=721x800
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh502-20201103-0050.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh502-20201103-0050.jpg)
Major structures at Shuri Castle. The Seiden main hall was sadly destroyed by an electrical fire in Oct. 2019. I visited in Nov. 2020, a year after the fire. The castle grounds were closed afterthe fire, but it gradually opened up.The remains of the Seiden can be toured.
|
|
![Filename=sh503-20201103-0051.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh503-20201103-0051.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh503-20201103-0051.jpg)
After walking from Shuri Station, this is the where you start walking up the hill toward Shuri Castle. Gradual slope, no problem for most people.
|
|
![Filename=sh504-20201103-0064.jpg
Filesize=47KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh504-20201103-0064.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh504-20201103-0064.jpg)
Ryukyu pine trees on the way to Shuri Castle.
|
|
![Filename=sh505-20201103-0067.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh505-20201103-0067.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh505-20201103-0067.jpg)
At the castle wall, go right and walk along the stone wall.
|
|
![Filename=sh506-20201103-0075.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh506-20201103-0075.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh506-20201103-0075.jpg)
Nice long path along the castle wall leading to the entrance of Shuri Castle.
|
|
![Filename=sh507-20201103-0085.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh507-20201103-0085.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh507-20201103-0085.jpg)
Way to Shuri Castle's main entrance.
|
|
![Filename=sh508-20201103-0089.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh508-20201103-0089.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh508-20201103-0089.jpg)
Honeycomb pattern on the path.
|
|
![Filename=sh509-20201103-0094.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh509-20201103-0094.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh509-20201103-0094.jpg)
Shuri Castle wall with pointy tips.
|
|
![Filename=sh510-20201103-0099.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh510-20201103-0099.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh510-20201103-0099.jpg)
Pleasant walk along the castle wall.
|
|
![Filename=sh511-20201103-0116.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh511-20201103-0116.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh511-20201103-0116.jpg)
Kyukeimon Gate, service gate mainly for women. 久慶門(きゅうけいもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh512-20201103-0117.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh512-20201103-0117.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh512-20201103-0117.jpg)
Kyukeimon Gate, service gate mainly for women. 久慶門(きゅうけいもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh513-20201103-0738.jpg
Filesize=70KiB
Dimensions=450x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh513-20201103-0738.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh513-20201103-0738.jpg)
Tree that miraculously survived World War II. Since the Japanese Army HQ was under Shuri Castle, the castle was heavily attacked and most buildings destroyed in the process.
|
|
![Filename=sh514-20201103-0126.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh514-20201103-0126.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh514-20201103-0126.jpg)
Sonohyan-Utaki Ishimon, place of worship. 園比屋武御嶽石門(そのひゃんうたきいしもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh515-20201103-0127.jpg
Filesize=64KiB
Dimensions=800x533
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh515-20201103-0127.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh515-20201103-0127.jpg)
Sonohyan-Utaki Ishimon is a World Heritage Site. 園比屋武御嶽石門(そのひゃんうたきいしもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh550-20201103-0131.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=600x395
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh550-20201103-0131.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh550-20201103-0131.jpg)
When you walk toward Kankaimon Gate to enter Shuri Castle, you'll see Shureimon Gate right across. However, this is the back side, so go through the gate and see it from the front side.
|
|
![Filename=sh551-20201103-0133a.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=600x415
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh551-20201103-0133a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh551-20201103-0133a.jpg)
Shureimon Gate (守礼門), one of the castle's main gates. This gate was reconstructed in 1958 since most castle structures got destroyed during World War II.
|
|
![Filename=sh552-20201103-0716a.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=600x445
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh552-20201103-0716a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh552-20201103-0716a.jpg)
The reconstruction of Shureimon was the start of a decades-long process to reconstruct the major buildings of the castle, especially the ornate Seiden main hall in 1992. Other castle buildings were also reconstructed and the castle's reconstruction was finally completed in spring 2019. It was a great celebration.
|
|
![Filename=sh553-20201103-0138.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh553-20201103-0138.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh553-20201103-0138.jpg)
"Shurei no Kuni"
|
|
![Filename=sh554-20201103-0724.jpg
Filesize=54KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh554-20201103-0724.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh554-20201103-0724.jpg)
Shuri Castle's Shureimon Gate 守礼門 also appeared on the defunct ¥2000 bill.
|
|
![Filename=sh555-20201103-0711.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x394
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh555-20201103-0711.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh555-20201103-0711.jpg)
During World War II, the Japanese Army's HQ was in underground bunkers under Shuri Castle. One entrance was right near Shureimon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh556-20201103-0723.jpg
Filesize=78KiB
Dimensions=569x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh556-20201103-0723.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh556-20201103-0723.jpg)
About Shureimon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh557-20201103-0147.jpg
Filesize=54KiB
Dimensions=600x586
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh557-20201103-0147.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh557-20201103-0147.jpg)
About Shuri Castle.
|
|
![Filename=sh580-20201103-0145.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh580-20201103-0145.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh580-20201103-0145.jpg)
Kankaimon Gate, main entrance to the castle for tourists. 歓会門
|
|
![Filename=sh580d-20201029_7665.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh580d-20201029_7665.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh580d-20201029_7665.jpg)
A projection mapping show was held at Kankaimon Gate (歓会門) in late Oct. 2020.
|
|
![Filename=sh581-20201103-0150.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh581-20201103-0150.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh581-20201103-0150.jpg)
Kankaimon Gate is the first gate you enter when you enter the castle's inner grounds. "Kankai" means to "greet with joy." Rebuilt in 1974. 歓会門
|
|
![Filename=sh582-20201103-0153.jpg
Filesize=49KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh582-20201103-0153.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh582-20201103-0153.jpg)
Seesaa at Kankaimon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh583-20201103-0149.jpg
Filesize=102KiB
Dimensions=1000x738
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh583-20201103-0149.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh583-20201103-0149.jpg)
About Kankaimon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh584-20201103-0159.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh584-20201103-0159.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh584-20201103-0159.jpg)
Other side of Kankaimon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh585-20201103-0156.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh585-20201103-0156.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh585-20201103-0156.jpg)
Steps to Zuisenmon Gate lined with monuments on both sides. 瑞泉門
|
|
![Filename=sh586-20201103-0177.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh586-20201103-0177.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh586-20201103-0177.jpg)
Kyukeimon Gate
|
|
![Filename=sh587-20201103-0172.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh587-20201103-0172.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh587-20201103-0172.jpg)
Sappo poetry monuments along the steps. 冊封七碑(さっぽうしちひ)
|
|
![Filename=sh588-20201103-0181.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh588-20201103-0181.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh588-20201103-0181.jpg)
冊封七碑(さっぽうしちひ)
|
|
![Filename=sh589-20201103-0167.jpg
Filesize=47KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh589-20201103-0167.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh589-20201103-0167.jpg)
Ryuhi Spring near the gate. Water from this spring was used in the cuisine served to the royal family. 龍樋(りゅうひ)
|
|
![Filename=sh590-20201103-0164.jpg
Filesize=141KiB
Dimensions=1000x805
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh590-20201103-0164.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh590-20201103-0164.jpg)
About the Ryuhi dragon spring.
|
|
![Filename=sh591-20201103-0157.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh591-20201103-0157.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh591-20201103-0157.jpg)
After Kankaimon is Zuisenmon Gate near a spring. Restored in 1992. 瑞泉門
|
|
![Filename=sh592-20201103-0183.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh592-20201103-0183.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh592-20201103-0183.jpg)
Seesaa at Zuisenmon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh593-20201103-0182.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh593-20201103-0182.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh593-20201103-0182.jpg)
Going through Zuisenmon Gate. 瑞泉門
|
|
![Filename=sh594-20201103-0184.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh594-20201103-0184.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh594-20201103-0184.jpg)
Roukokumon Gate follows Zuisenmon. 漏刻門(ろうこくもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh595-20201103-0185.jpg
Filesize=134KiB
Dimensions=1000x714
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh595-20201103-0185.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh595-20201103-0185.jpg)
About Roukokumon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh596-20201103-0206.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x389
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh596-20201103-0206.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh596-20201103-0206.jpg)
Back of Roukokumon Gate. The building is not open to the public. 漏刻門(ろうこくもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh597-20201103-0194.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh597-20201103-0194.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh597-20201103-0194.jpg)
Kankaimon Gate and Kyukeimon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh598-20201103-0188.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh598-20201103-0188.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh598-20201103-0188.jpg)
Kyukeimon Gate 久慶門(きゅうけいもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh599-20201103-0198.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh599-20201103-0198.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh599-20201103-0198.jpg)
Zenikura 銭蔵
|
|
![Filename=sh600-20201103-0199.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh600-20201103-0199.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh600-20201103-0199.jpg)
Sundial 日影台(にちえいだい)
|
|
![Filename=sh601-20201103-0204.jpg
Filesize=126KiB
Dimensions=1000x690
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh601-20201103-0204.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh601-20201103-0204.jpg)
About the sundial. 日影台(にちえいだい)
|
|
![Filename=sh602-20000702a-019a.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x399
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh602-20000702a-019a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh602-20000702a-019a.jpg)
Outside Kofukumon Gate, rear view of the Hokuden Hall before the fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh603-20201103-0193.jpg
Filesize=24KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh603-20201103-0193.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh603-20201103-0193.jpg)
Part of Hoshinmon Gate being repaired after the fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh604-20201103-0202.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh604-20201103-0202.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh604-20201103-0202.jpg)
Kofukumon Gate 広福門(こうふくもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh605-20201103-0191.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=600x387
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh605-20201103-0191.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh605-20201103-0191.jpg)
Kofukumon Gate to Shicha-nu Una courtyard. 広福門(こうふくもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh630-20201103-0215.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh630-20201103-0215.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh630-20201103-0215.jpg)
Other side of Kofukumon Gate is the Shicha-nu Una lower courtyard. This is still the free area requiring no admission fee. Kofukumon Gate is also a castle ticket office to enter the paid area. 広福門 下之御庭
|
|
![Filename=sh631-20201103-0216.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh631-20201103-0216.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh631-20201103-0216.jpg)
Shuri Castle ticket office at Kofukumon Gate.
|
|
![Filename=sh632-20201103-0210.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh632-20201103-0210.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh632-20201103-0210.jpg)
In the Shicha-nu Una is this small prefab workshop where the stone dragon pillars that stood in front of the Seiden main hall are being repaired.
|
|
![Filename=sh633-20201103-0214.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh633-20201103-0214.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh633-20201103-0214.jpg)
The two stone dragon pillars that survived the fire were stlll standing. However, they had cracks, so they are being repaired here. (dairyuchu 大龍柱)
|
|
![Filename=sh634-20201103-0211.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh634-20201103-0211.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh634-20201103-0211.jpg)
Repairing the Seiden's stone dragon pillars.
|
|
![Filename=sh635-20201103-0260.jpg
Filesize=53KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh635-20201103-0260.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh635-20201103-0260.jpg)
About the stone dragon pillars.
|
|
![Filename=sh636-20201103-0224.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=800x508
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh636-20201103-0224.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh636-20201103-0224.jpg)
Layout map of Shicha-nu Una lower courtyard. It was a waiting area for people participating in rituals and events held at the main Una courtyard. 下之御庭
|
|
![Filename=sh637-20201103-0208.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh637-20201103-0208.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh637-20201103-0208.jpg)
Also in the Shicha-nu Una lower courtyard is the Keizuza and Yomotsuza, now a rest house for tourists. 系図座・用物座
|
|
![Filename=sh637d-20201029_7623.jpg
Filesize=55KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh637d-20201029_7623.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh637d-20201029_7623.jpg)
On the 1st anniversary of the Shurijo Castle fire in late Oct. 2020, Okinawa held a few events to give hope. We attended an evening reception at Shuri Castle for tourism professionals.This was outdoors in front of the reconstructed Keizuza/Yomotsuza. It had a makeshift stage for Okinawan entertainment.
|
|
![Filename=sh637e-20201029_7619a.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x375
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh637e-20201029_7619a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh637e-20201029_7619a.jpg)
Okinawan court dance called Kajadefu performed on auspicious occasions. Performers were students majoring in Ryukyuan arts at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts. 琉球古典舞踊「かじゃで風」
|
|
![Filename=sh637f-20201029_7632b.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=600x451
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh637f-20201029_7632b.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh637f-20201029_7632b.jpg)
Kashikaki weaving dance showing a wife weaving clothing to express her love for her husband. It was nice that we saw a few classic Okinawan dances. 琉球古典舞踊「綛掛」
|
|
![Filename=sh638-20000702a-022a.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=600x396
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh638-20000702a-022a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh638-20000702a-022a.jpg)
Keizuza and Yomotsuza soon after it was rebuilt some years ago. 系図座・用物座
|
|
![Filename=sh639-20201103-0217.jpg
Filesize=104KiB
Dimensions=1000x733
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh639-20201103-0217.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh639-20201103-0217.jpg)
About Keizuza and Yomotsuza.
|
|
![Filename=sh641-20201103-0222.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x386
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh641-20201103-0222.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh641-20201103-0222.jpg)
Inside Keizuza and Yomotsuza. Now a free rest place for visitors. This area can also be used as a stage for performances.
|
|
![Filename=sh642-20201103-0221.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x393
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh642-20201103-0221.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh642-20201103-0221.jpg)
Inside Keizuza and Yomotsuza. Now a free rest place for visitors. 系図座・用物座
|
|
![Filename=sh643-20201103-0209.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh643-20201103-0209.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh643-20201103-0209.jpg)
Way to Hoshinmon Gate, the entrance to the paid area of Shuri Castle. 奉神門(ほうしんもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh644-20201103-0596.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x407
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh644-20201103-0596.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh644-20201103-0596.jpg)
Shuri Suimui Utaki sacred site. 首里森御嶽(すいむいうたき)
|
|
![Filename=sh645-20201103-0225.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh645-20201103-0225.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh645-20201103-0225.jpg)
Hoshinmon Gate is the entrance to the paid area of Shuri Castle. Need to have a ticket to pass through here. 奉神門(ほうしんもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh646-20201103-0229.jpg
Filesize=108KiB
Dimensions=1000x689
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh646-20201103-0229.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh646-20201103-0229.jpg)
About Hoshinmon Gate. 奉神門(ほうしんもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh647-20201103-0228.jpg
Filesize=109KiB
Dimensions=1000x660
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh647-20201103-0228.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh647-20201103-0228.jpg)
Schedule of events for the Shuri Castle Matsuri Festival in early Nov. 2020.
|
|
![Filename=sh690-20201103-0231.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh690-20201103-0231.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh690-20201103-0231.jpg)
Oct. 31, 2019, the day all of Okinawa cried. Shurijo Castle's Seiden Hall was totally destroyed by fire along with connecting halls. Apparently caused by short-circuited wiring on the left side of the building.After the charred remains were cleaned up, the castle fully reopened to the public in June 2020 with this elevated walkway for visitors to see the ruins and the progress of the castle's reconstruction.
|
|
![Filename=sh691-20201103-0236.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh691-20201103-0236.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh691-20201103-0236.jpg)
We can now only see the white stone foundation where the building once stood and some pillar foundations.The fire was detected quite early by fire alarms and security personnel, but it quickly spread. The building had no sprinkler system and firemen had difficulty reaching the building with fire hoses. The heat was also extremely intense, probably due to the lacquer paint, forcing firefighters to retreat and watch helplessly. No one was seriously hurt in the fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh692-20000702a-028a.jpg
Filesize=20KiB
Dimensions=400x255
Date added=May 01, 2009 sh692-20000702a-028a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh692-20000702a-028a.jpg)
The ornate Seiden Hall, Shuri Castle's most important and central building and National Treasure. Saw it on a previous trip. Very ornate building with wood carvings, lacquered surfaces, paintings, and sculptures. It was meticulously rebuilt in 1992. (首里城 正殿)
Notice the stone dragon pillars flanking the center entrance and sculptures of dragon heads and lion head on the red roof tile roof.
|
|
![Filename=sh693-20201103-0244.jpg
Filesize=123KiB
Dimensions=1000x720
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh693-20201103-0244.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh693-20201103-0244.jpg)
About the Seiden main hall.
|
|
![Filename=sh694-20201103-0239.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh694-20201103-0239.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh694-20201103-0239.jpg)
The building was only 27 years old. If you've never saw it, you missed out. The black bags contain red roof tiles salvaged from the fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh695-20201103-0242.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh695-20201103-0242.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh695-20201103-0242.jpg)
On the right was where the Nanden Hall was. It was burned beyond repair so it was torn down. The prefab building shows the ancient stone foundation underground.
|
|
![Filename=sh696-20000702a-027a.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=400x255
Date added=May 01, 2009 sh696-20000702a-027a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh696-20000702a-027a.jpg)
Before the fire, Nanden South Hall (南殿) was connected to the Seiden main hall seen on the left. To enter the Seiden, we had to enter this hall first (entrance on the right). The fire also gutted this building beyond repair and had to be torn down along with the Hokuden North Hall (北殿) on the other side of the Seiden.
Photography inside the main buildings wasn't allowed, so sadly I don't have any photos of the interior.
|
|
![Filename=sh697-20201103-0235.jpg
Filesize=125KiB
Dimensions=1000x695
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh697-20201103-0235.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh697-20201103-0235.jpg)
About the Una courtyard.
|
|
![Filename=sh698-20201103-0269.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh698-20201103-0269.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh698-20201103-0269.jpg)
Nanden Hall's foundation, including the steps.
|
|
![Filename=sh699-20201103-0270.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh699-20201103-0270.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh699-20201103-0270.jpg)
View of the Una from the Seiden site. These photos were taken in early Nov. 2020.
|
|
![Filename=sh700-20201103-0262.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh700-20201103-0262.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh700-20201103-0262.jpg)
Pillar foundations. Lumber researchers are conducting strength tests on various wood samples.Although the Japanese government has stated that hinoki cypress (considered to be top-quality wood) would be used, Okinawan researchers have found that local oak wood is stronger than hinoki.
|
|
![Filename=sh701-20201103-0263.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh701-20201103-0263.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh701-20201103-0263.jpg)
They are scouring forests in Kunigami (northern Okinawa island) for this oak and native conifer. They will likely use different varieties of wood and use local materials as much as possible.
|
|
![Filename=sh702-20201103-0264.jpg
Filesize=42KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh702-20201103-0264.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh702-20201103-0264.jpg)
Pieces from the Seiden's stone railings.
|
|
![Filename=sh703-20201103-0258.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh703-20201103-0258.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh703-20201103-0258.jpg)
A lot of red roof tiles have been salvaged. They had volunteers painstakingly scrape off the white plaster adhering to the roof tiles. The old roof tiles cannot be reused as is.But roof tile experts are investigating ways to recycle the salvaged roof tiles. They will likely crush them into powder and mix it with new clay to make new roof tiles.
|
|
![Filename=sh704-20201103-0250.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh704-20201103-0250.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh704-20201103-0250.jpg)
Ideal roof tiles have minimal water absorption and shrinkage. Researchers in Okinawa are testing various clay samples and firing temperatures. They found that the best clay is from the city of Nago, and that's where the clay came from for the Seiden's 1992 reconstruction. However today, there's not enough clay in Nago to make the necessary 55,000 red roof tiles for the new Seiden and other buildings.
So they scoured other locations on the island and found a good source. Now they are trying to figure out how much recycled red roof tile powder should be mixed into the new clay to make the new roof tiles. They want to somehow reuse the old roof tiles.
|
|
![Filename=sh705-20000702a-026a.jpg
Filesize=21KiB
Dimensions=400x255
Date added=May 01, 2009 sh705-20000702a-026a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh705-20000702a-026a.jpg)
Hoshinmon Gate and the Una as seen from the Seiden.This red-and-white plaza is the castle's trademark, the Una courtyard where official ceremonies were held. The red path in the middle was where the King would walk to the main hall.
|
|
![Filename=sh706-20201103-0245.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh706-20201103-0245.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh706-20201103-0245.jpg)
Left side of the Seiden site.
|
|
![Filename=sh707-20201103-0256.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh707-20201103-0256.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh707-20201103-0256.jpg)
Left end of the Seiden site.
|
|
![Filename=sh708-20201103-0252.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh708-20201103-0252.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh708-20201103-0252.jpg)
On the left side of the Seiden site, remains of rooftop dragon head sculptures are displayed.
|
|
![Filename=sh709-20201103-0292.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh709-20201103-0292.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh709-20201103-0292.jpg)
On the left side of the Seiden site, remains of the rooftop dragon head sculptures.
|
|
![Filename=sh710-20201103-0295.jpg
Filesize=43KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh710-20201103-0295.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh710-20201103-0295.jpg)
Remains of the rooftop dragon head sculptures. See the curly whiskers. 龍頭棟飾の破片
|
|
![Filename=sh711-20201103-0298.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh711-20201103-0298.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh711-20201103-0298.jpg)
On the Seiden foundation, pillar foundation stones and an outdoor display of the remains of the rooftop dragon head sculptures. The curly-cue metal pieces were the dragon's whiskers. 龍頭棟飾 ryutomuna-kazari
|
|
![Filename=sh712-20201103-0293.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh712-20201103-0293.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh712-20201103-0293.jpg)
The dragon whiskers, teeth, etc., on display in broken pieces.
|
|
![Filename=sh713-20201103-0294.jpg
Filesize=37KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh713-20201103-0294.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh713-20201103-0294.jpg)
The dragon eyes, scales, etc., also on display in broken pieces.
|
|
|
![Filename=sh715-20201103-0297.jpg
Filesize=113KiB
Dimensions=1000x749
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh715-20201103-0297.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh715-20201103-0297.jpg)
Explanation of the rooftop dragonhead ornaments. 火災前の龍頭棟飾
|
|
![Filename=sh716-20201103-0254.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh716-20201103-0254.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh716-20201103-0254.jpg)
This prefab building on the Seiden site shows the Seiden's stone foundation from the 15th century. 正殿遺構を保護する覆屋
|
|
![Filename=sh717-20201103-0265.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh717-20201103-0265.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh717-20201103-0265.jpg)
On the Seiden site, they show the Seiden's stone foundation from the 15th century. They cleaned off the charred surface from the fire. 正殿基壇の遺構
|
|
![Filename=sh718-20201103-0273.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh718-20201103-0273.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh718-20201103-0273.jpg)
At Shuri Castle, only this foundation and two other original structures are part of the World Heritage Site "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu". (琉球王国のグスク及び関連遺産群). 正殿基壇の遺構
|
|
![Filename=sh719-20201103-0271.jpg
Filesize=131KiB
Dimensions=1000x734
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh719-20201103-0271.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh719-20201103-0271.jpg)
About the Seiden's old stone foundation.
|
|
![Filename=sh720-20201103-0276.jpg
Filesize=129KiB
Dimensions=1000x696
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh720-20201103-0276.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh720-20201103-0276.jpg)
About the Seiden's old stone foundation.
|
|
![Filename=sh721-20201103-0278.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh721-20201103-0278.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh721-20201103-0278.jpg)
Rear part of the Seiden Hall.
|
|
![Filename=sh722-20201103-0286.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh722-20201103-0286.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh722-20201103-0286.jpg)
Red roof tile pieces salvaged from the fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh723-20201103-0283.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh723-20201103-0283.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh723-20201103-0283.jpg)
Rear pillar stones of the Seiden, looking toward the Ouchibara. The Yohokoriden is seen directly ahead.
|
|
![Filename=sh724-20201103-0303.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh724-20201103-0303.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh724-20201103-0303.jpg)
Pillar foundation stones at the rear of Seiden Hall.
|
|
![Filename=sh725-20201103-0306.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh725-20201103-0306.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh725-20201103-0306.jpg)
The rear of Seiden foundation, pillar foundations and rear steps.
|
|
![Filename=sh726-20201103-0304.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh726-20201103-0304.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh726-20201103-0304.jpg)
The Japanese government has declared that the castle is to be rebuilt by 2026. The reconstruction committee is now working on the building's design and blueprints. Construction will start within two years. We can be sure that they will also install a sprinkler system this time.
|
|
![Filename=sh727-20201103-0309.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh727-20201103-0309.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh727-20201103-0309.jpg)
A bit of good news is that some of the key members of the team involved in the 1992 reconstruction 30+ years ago are still alive and again taking on the job to rebuild the castle.
|
|
![Filename=sh728-20201103-0348.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh728-20201103-0348.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh728-20201103-0348.jpg)
One thing that they're all saying is, "We shall rebuild it and make it EVEN BETTER than ever before."
|
|
![Filename=sh729-20201103-0307.jpg
Filesize=24KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh729-20201103-0307.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh729-20201103-0307.jpg)
This is directly behind the Seiden, an area called the Ouchibara (御内原) which was the living quarters of the royal family and female attendants. Sleeping quarters, dining room, bath house for female attendants were here. Men, except for the royal family, were forbidden from this guarded area.
|
|
![Filename=sh730-20201103-0320.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh730-20201103-0320.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh730-20201103-0320.jpg)
Ouchibara (御内原) as seen from Yohokoriden. Straight ahead is the Seiden Hall site.
|
|
|
![Filename=sh732-20201103-0341.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x367
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh732-20201103-0341.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh732-20201103-0341.jpg)
Nyokan Kyoshitsu was where the female attendants lived (女官居室). It's now a gift shop. It escaped the fire, but one corner is scorched (see next photo).
|
|
![Filename=sh733-20201103-0349.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh733-20201103-0349.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh733-20201103-0349.jpg)
Nyokan Kyoshitsu's right corner scorched from the burning Seiden. 女官居室(にょかんきょしつ)
|
|
![Filename=sh734-20201103-0346.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh734-20201103-0346.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh734-20201103-0346.jpg)
Nyokan Kyoshitsu's right corner scorched from the burning Seiden.
|
|
![Filename=sh735-20201103-0350.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh735-20201103-0350.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh735-20201103-0350.jpg)
Nyokan Kyoshitsu's right corner scorched from the burning Seiden.
|
|
![Filename=sh736-20201103-0318.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh736-20201103-0318.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh736-20201103-0318.jpg)
Inside Nyokan Kyoshitsu, now a gift shop. 女官居室(にょかんきょしつ)
|
|
![Filename=sh737-20201103-0317.jpg
Filesize=49KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh737-20201103-0317.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh737-20201103-0317.jpg)
About Nyokan Kyoshitsu. 女官居室(にょかんきょしつ)
|
|
![Filename=sh738-20201103-0342.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh738-20201103-0342.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh738-20201103-0342.jpg)
Reconstructed Queen's Quarters (世誇殿) called Yohokoriden.
|
|
![Filename=sh739-20201103-0322.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=600x392
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh739-20201103-0322.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh739-20201103-0322.jpg)
Yohokoriden
|
|
![Filename=sh740-20201103-0323.jpg
Filesize=43KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh740-20201103-0323.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh740-20201103-0323.jpg)
Yohokoriden roof. Totally unscathed from the Seiden fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh741-20201103-0339.jpg
Filesize=23KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh741-20201103-0339.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh741-20201103-0339.jpg)
Yohokoriden is now a rest house for visitors with vending machines for soft drinks. There's a large video screen showing scenes of Shurijo Castle.
|
|
![Filename=sh742-20201103-0338.jpg
Filesize=144KiB
Dimensions=1000x781
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh742-20201103-0338.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh742-20201103-0338.jpg)
About the Yohokoriden.
|
|
![Filename=sh770-20201103-0453.jpg
Filesize=39KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh770-20201103-0453.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh770-20201103-0453.jpg)
Shuri Castle holds the annual Shurijo Castle Festival on days centering on Nov. 3, a national holiday for Culture Day. The royal court made a few appearances at the castle on Nov. 3, 2020.
|
|
![Filename=sh771-20201103-0455.jpg
Filesize=40KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh771-20201103-0455.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh771-20201103-0455.jpg)
They first appeared in front of the Yohokoriden and posed for photos. Led by the King and Queen's attendants.
|
|
![Filename=sh772-20201103-0461.jpg
Filesize=42KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh772-20201103-0461.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh772-20201103-0461.jpg)
The main event is the Ryukyu Royal Procession (琉球王朝絵巻行列) with the Ryukyu King and Queen and their attendants parading on Kokusai-dori (Naha's main drag). However, the procession was canceled in 2020.
|
|
![Filename=sh773-20201103-0466.jpg
Filesize=42KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh773-20201103-0466.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh773-20201103-0466.jpg)
Instead of the grand procession on Kokusai-dori, the Ryukyu King and Queen and a few attendants held a smaller procession within the castle and also appeared a few times to pose for photos at Shuri Castle on Oct. 31 and Nov. 3, 2020.
|
|
![Filename=sh774-20201103-0470.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh774-20201103-0470.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh774-20201103-0470.jpg)
I was there on Nov. 3 and saw the King and Queen posing. They posed behind the Seiden site. In this photo, the rear of the Seiden would be in the background.
|
|
![Filename=sh775-20201103-0496b.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x393
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh775-20201103-0496b.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh775-20201103-0496b.jpg)
Shurijo Castle was the seat of the Ryukyu Kingdom's government from 1429 to 1879 when it became Okinawa Prefecture. The Ryukyuan kings were from the Sho Clan (尚) starting with Shō Hashi who unified the three kingdoms on the main island in 1429. The other islands also eventually came under the control of the Shuri government after successful military campaigns.
|
|
![Filename=sh776-20201103-0484.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x396
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh776-20201103-0484.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh776-20201103-0484.jpg)
It was a happy kingdom until the Satsuma Clan in Kagoshima invaded and conquered the Ryukyus and made it a vassal state in 1609. The Sho kings were allowed to keep their position, but had to rule as directed by the Satsuma. Heavy taxes were imposed on Ryukyuans.
|
|
|
|
![Filename=sh779-20201103-0525.jpg
Filesize=42KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh779-20201103-0525.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh779-20201103-0525.jpg)
The Ryukyu King and Queen posed for the crowd in three successive places. I quietly scrambled to follow them. In the background is the reconstructed Queen's Quarters.
|
|
|
![Filename=sh781-20201103-0530.jpg
Filesize=49KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh781-20201103-0530.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh781-20201103-0530.jpg)
The Ryukyu King and Queen are selected every year from applicants. This year's King and Queen were played by Takara Tomoaki (高良朝壮) and Kamiyama Seika (神山聖加) respectively. (琉球国王・王妃出御)
|
|
![Filename=sh782-20201103-0539.jpg
Filesize=51KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh782-20201103-0539.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh782-20201103-0539.jpg)
Queen Kamiyama Seika is 25 and works as an occupational therapist in Nago. King Takara Tomoaki is 43 and works at a company in Naha. They were selected in Sept. 2019 from among 37 applicants.
|
|
![Filename=sh783-20201103-0580a.jpg
Filesize=48KiB
Dimensions=600x396
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh783-20201103-0580a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh783-20201103-0580a.jpg)
They were also last year's king and queen. They are reprising their roles this year because this year's contest in September 2020 to select a king and queen was canceled.About the king and queen: http://english.ryukyushimpo.jp/2020/11/06/32933/
|
|
![Filename=sh784-20201103-0569.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh784-20201103-0569.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh784-20201103-0569.jpg)
Thanks for posing, Ryukyu King and Queen!
|
|
![Filename=sh820-20201103-0321.jpg
Filesize=20KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh820-20201103-0321.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh820-20201103-0321.jpg)
Prefab building displaying some ornamental remains salvaged from the fire.
|
|
![Filename=sh821-20201103-0325.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh821-20201103-0325.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh821-20201103-0325.jpg)
Remains of a lion head sculpture that was on the Seiden's roof.
|
|
![Filename=sh822-20201103-0327.jpg
Filesize=12KiB
Dimensions=600x397
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh822-20201103-0327.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh822-20201103-0327.jpg)
Seiden stone railing pieces.
|
|
![Filename=sh823-20201103-0334.jpg
Filesize=24KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh823-20201103-0334.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh823-20201103-0334.jpg)
Red roof tiles
|
|
|
![Filename=sh825-20201103-0336.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh825-20201103-0336.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh825-20201103-0336.jpg)
Shuri Castle papercraft sold at the gift shop.
|
|
![Filename=sh826-20201103-0337.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh826-20201103-0337.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh826-20201103-0337.jpg)
Shuri Castle papercraft sold at the gift shop.
|
|
|
![Filename=sh828-20201103-0352.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh828-20201103-0352.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh828-20201103-0352.jpg)
Path to Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=sh834-20201103-0369.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh834-20201103-0369.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh834-20201103-0369.jpg)
Red tile roofs of the Yohokoriden and Nyokan Kyoshitsu.
|
|
![Filename=sh836-20201103-0368.jpg
Filesize=49KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh836-20201103-0368.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh836-20201103-0368.jpg)
Kunebu/Kunibo/Kunenbo citrus plants. 九年母
|
|
![Filename=sh837-20201103-0378.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh837-20201103-0378.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh837-20201103-0378.jpg)
Kunebu/Kunibo/Kunenbo citrus plants. 九年母
|
|
![Filename=sh838-20201103-0366.jpg
Filesize=156KiB
Dimensions=1000x785
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh838-20201103-0366.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh838-20201103-0366.jpg)
About the kunebu citrus plants.
|
|
![Filename=sh839-20201103-0381.jpg
Filesize=36KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh839-20201103-0381.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh839-20201103-0381.jpg)
Well connected to an underground water reservoir.
|
|
![Filename=sh840-20201103-0373.jpg
Filesize=47KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh840-20201103-0373.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh840-20201103-0373.jpg)
Well connected to an underground water reservoir. Not in use.
|
|
![Filename=sh841-20201103-0372.jpg
Filesize=131KiB
Dimensions=1000x732
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh841-20201103-0372.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh841-20201103-0372.jpg)
About the well.
|
|
![Filename=sh842-20201103-0379.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh842-20201103-0379.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh842-20201103-0379.jpg)
Hakuginmon Gate (restored) to the sacred Shinbyoden. 白銀門(はくぎんもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh843-20201103-0382.jpg
Filesize=123KiB
Dimensions=1000x734
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh843-20201103-0382.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh843-20201103-0382.jpg)
About Hakuginmon Gate. 白銀門(はくぎんもん)
|
|
![Filename=sh844-20201103-0383.jpg
Filesize=59KiB
Dimensions=800x414
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh844-20201103-0383.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh844-20201103-0383.jpg)
Map of buildings behind the Seiden.
|
|
![Filename=sh845-20201103-0393.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh845-20201103-0393.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh845-20201103-0393.jpg)
Shinbyoden is a sacred spot where a deceased Ryukyu king laid in state. 寝廟殿(しんびょうでん)
|
|
|
|
![Filename=sh848-20201103-0395.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh848-20201103-0395.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh848-20201103-0395.jpg)
Way to Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
![Filename=sh849-20201103-0398.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh849-20201103-0398.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh849-20201103-0398.jpg)
Way to Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
![Filename=sh850-20201103-0402.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh850-20201103-0402.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh850-20201103-0402.jpg)
Agari-no Azana lookout point on the eastern end of Shurijo. "Agari" means "east" in Okinawan. 東のアザナ
|
|
![Filename=sh851-20201103-0406.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh851-20201103-0406.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh851-20201103-0406.jpg)
Agari-no Azana lookout point. Opposite side of the ocean. 東のアザナ
|
|
![Filename=sh852-20201103-0403.jpg
Filesize=91KiB
Dimensions=1000x670
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh852-20201103-0403.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh852-20201103-0403.jpg)
What to see from Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
![Filename=sh853-20201103-0404.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=600x386
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh853-20201103-0404.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh853-20201103-0404.jpg)
View from Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
![Filename=sh854-20201103-0411.jpg
Filesize=42KiB
Dimensions=600x376
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh854-20201103-0411.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh854-20201103-0411.jpg)
View from Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
![Filename=sh855-20201103-0414.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh855-20201103-0414.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh855-20201103-0414.jpg)
Agari-no Azana lookout point. 東のアザナ
|
|
![Filename=sh856-20201103-0416.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh856-20201103-0416.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh856-20201103-0416.jpg)
View of castle buildings from Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
![Filename=sh857-20201103-0432.jpg
Filesize=72KiB
Dimensions=1000x712
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh857-20201103-0432.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh857-20201103-0432.jpg)
View from Agari-no Azana lookout point.
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=sh862-20201103-0377.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh862-20201103-0377.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh862-20201103-0377.jpg)
Mamo-no-uchi Utaki sacred site in the Ouchibara.
|
|
![Filename=sh863-20201103-0438.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh863-20201103-0438.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh863-20201103-0438.jpg)
Mamo-no-uchi Utaki sacred site in the Ouchibara. 御内原ノマモノ内ノ御嶽
|
|
![Filename=sh864-20201103-0437.jpg
Filesize=149KiB
Dimensions=1000x760
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh864-20201103-0437.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh864-20201103-0437.jpg)
About Mamo-no-uchi Utaki sacred site.
|
|
|
![Filename=sh866-20201103-0439.jpg
Filesize=28KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh866-20201103-0439.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh866-20201103-0439.jpg)
Walking back down from Agari-no Azana lookout. On the left is the back of the Yohokoriden.
|
|
![Filename=sh867-20201103-0440.jpg
Filesize=31KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh867-20201103-0440.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh867-20201103-0440.jpg)
Walking back down from Agari-no Azana lookout. Straight ahead is the Nyokan Kyoshitsu.
|
|
![Filename=sh867d-20201103-0364.jpg
Filesize=33KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh867d-20201103-0364.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh867d-20201103-0364.jpg)
Walking back down from Agari-no Azana lookout.
|
|
![Filename=sh868-20201103-0449.jpg
Filesize=22KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh868-20201103-0449.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh868-20201103-0449.jpg)
The other side is the way up to Agari-no Azana lookout.
|
|
![Filename=sh890-20201103-0598.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=600x392
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh890-20201103-0598.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh890-20201103-0598.jpg)
Back to the Shicha-nu Una plaza, I noticed people resting inside the Keizuza and Yomotsuza. 系図座・用物座
|
|
![Filename=sh891-20201103-0612.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh891-20201103-0612.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh891-20201103-0612.jpg)
Back of Keizuza and Yomotsuza. 系図座・用物座
|
|
![Filename=sh892-20201103-0599.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh892-20201103-0599.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh892-20201103-0599.jpg)
After exiting Shicha-nu Una courtyard.
|
|
![Filename=sh893-20201103-0601.jpg
Filesize=179KiB
Dimensions=1500x1085
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh893-20201103-0601.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh893-20201103-0601.jpg)
Map of Shurijo Castle Park.
|
|
![Filename=sh894-20201103-0605.jpg
Filesize=42KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh894-20201103-0605.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh894-20201103-0605.jpg)
Kyo-no-uchi wall.
|
|
![Filename=sh895-20201103-0604.jpg
Filesize=141KiB
Dimensions=1000x795
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh895-20201103-0604.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh895-20201103-0604.jpg)
About the Kyo-no-uchi area of the castle. Didn't go there though. 京の内
|
|
![Filename=sh896-20201103-0610.jpg
Filesize=38KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh896-20201103-0610.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh896-20201103-0610.jpg)
Way to Kyo-no-uchi.
|
|
![Filename=sh897-20201103-0644.jpg
Filesize=47KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh897-20201103-0644.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh897-20201103-0644.jpg)
In Okinawa, tree roots are always exposed because of frequent typhoons eroding the soil with winds and rains.
|
|
![Filename=sh898-20201103-0647.jpg
Filesize=61KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh898-20201103-0647.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh898-20201103-0647.jpg)
In Okinawa, tree roots are always exposed because of frequent typhoons eroding the soil with winds and rains.
|
|
![Filename=sh899-20201103-0615.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh899-20201103-0615.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh899-20201103-0615.jpg)
The western end of Shurijo is this entrance to Iri-no Azana lookout deck. 西のアザナ(いりのあざな)
|
|
![Filename=sh900-20201103-0616.jpg
Filesize=20KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh900-20201103-0616.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh900-20201103-0616.jpg)
Iri-no Azana lookout deck. 西のアザナ(いりのあざな)
|
|
![Filename=sh901-20201103-0619.jpg
Filesize=27KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh901-20201103-0619.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh901-20201103-0619.jpg)
From Shuri Castle's Iri-no Azana western lookout deck, view of Naha looking toward the ocean. 西のアザナ(いりのあざな)
|
|
![Filename=sh902-20201103-0626.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh902-20201103-0626.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh902-20201103-0626.jpg)
From Shuri Castle's Iri-no Azana western lookout deck, view of Naha looking toward the ocean. 西のアザナ(いりのあざな)
|
|
![Filename=sh903-20201103-0637.jpg
Filesize=34KiB
Dimensions=800x269
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh903-20201103-0637.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh903-20201103-0637.jpg)
From Shuri Castle's Iri-no Azana western lookout deck, view of Naha looking toward the ocean. 西のアザナ(いりのあざな)
|
|
![Filename=sh904-20201103-0635.jpg
Filesize=19KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh904-20201103-0635.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh904-20201103-0635.jpg)
From Shuri Castle's Iri-no Azana western lookout deck, view of central Naha looking toward the ocean. 西のアザナ(いりのあざな)
|
|
![Filename=sh905-20201103-0654.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh905-20201103-0654.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh905-20201103-0654.jpg)
Kobikimon Gate is the exit. Also the entrance for wheelchair users. 木曳門
|
|
|
![Filename=sh907-20201103-0660.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh907-20201103-0660.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh907-20201103-0660.jpg)
Stone marker for Shurijo Castle. Near Kobikimon.
|
|
![Filename=sh930-20201103-0663.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh930-20201103-0663.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh930-20201103-0663.jpg)
Gift shops near Suimuikan.
|
|
![Filename=sh931-20201103-0666.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh931-20201103-0666.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh931-20201103-0666.jpg)
Suimuikan is another rest house for visitors. Basement has underground parking lots. 首里杜館
|
|
![Filename=sh932-20201103-0671.jpg
Filesize=32KiB
Dimensions=400x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh932-20201103-0671.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh932-20201103-0671.jpg)
Seesaa at Suimuikan entrance.
|
|
![Filename=sh933-20201103-0672.jpg
Filesize=30KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh933-20201103-0672.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh933-20201103-0672.jpg)
Rest area inside Suimuikan 1st floor. There's also a cafe in the corner. Basement has lockers and underground parking lots. 首里杜館
|
|
![Filename=sh934-20201103-0675a.jpg
Filesize=61KiB
Dimensions=600x393
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh934-20201103-0675a.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh934-20201103-0675a.jpg)
Inside Suimuikan, a mosaic bulletin board with encouraging messges to rebuild Shurijo.
|
|
![Filename=sh935-20201103-0710.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh935-20201103-0710.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh935-20201103-0710.jpg)
Suimuikan lower entrance. 首里杜館
|
|
|
![Filename=sh937-20201103-0696.jpg
Filesize=26KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh937-20201103-0696.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh937-20201103-0696.jpg)
Panel exhibition of Shuri Castle treasures.
|
|
|
|
|
![Filename=sh941-20201103-0701.jpg
Filesize=35KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh941-20201103-0701.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh941-20201103-0701.jpg)
Exhibition of the "Tempest" TV series set in Okinawa.
|
|
![Filename=sh942-20201103-0698.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh942-20201103-0698.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh942-20201103-0698.jpg)
Exhibition of the "Tempest" TV series set in Okinawa.
|
|
![Filename=sh943-20201103-0700.jpg
Filesize=61KiB
Dimensions=450x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh943-20201103-0700.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh943-20201103-0700.jpg)
Costume worn by actress Nakama Yukie.
|
|
![Filename=sh944-20201103-0697.jpg
Filesize=29KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh944-20201103-0697.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh944-20201103-0697.jpg)
Caps worn by actress Nakama Yukie in Tempest.
|
|
![Filename=sh945-20201103-0707.jpg
Filesize=92KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh945-20201103-0707.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh945-20201103-0707.jpg)
Scale model of Shurijo area.
|
|
|
![Filename=sh970-20201103-0744.jpg
Filesize=58KiB
Dimensions=450x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh970-20201103-0744.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh970-20201103-0744.jpg)
Castle wall and buildings as seen from Benzaiten-do Hall.
|
|
![Filename=sh971-20201103-0740.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh971-20201103-0740.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh971-20201103-0740.jpg)
In this corner of Shuri Castle, Benzaiten-do Hall to worship the goddess Benzaiten surrounded by Enkanchi Pond. 弁財天堂と円鑑池
|
|
![Filename=sh972-20201103-0742.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh972-20201103-0742.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh972-20201103-0742.jpg)
Tennyobashi Bridge to Benzaiten-do Hall. The railings have lotus engravings. 弁財天堂と円鑑池
|
|
![Filename=sh973-20201103-0752.jpg
Filesize=53KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh973-20201103-0752.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh973-20201103-0752.jpg)
Benzaiten-do Hall at Shuri Castle. 弁財天堂
|
|
![Filename=sh974-20201103-0757.jpg
Filesize=50KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh974-20201103-0757.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh974-20201103-0757.jpg)
Benzaiten-do at Shuri Castle. 弁財天堂
|
|
![Filename=sh975-20201103-0762.jpg
Filesize=25KiB
Dimensions=450x600
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh975-20201103-0762.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh975-20201103-0762.jpg)
Benzaiten-do Hall roof tile corner.
|
|
![Filename=sh976-20201103-0763.jpg
Filesize=43KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh976-20201103-0763.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh976-20201103-0763.jpg)
Benzaiten-do Hall wall.
|
|
![Filename=sh977-20201103-0771.jpg
Filesize=69KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 05, 2021 sh977-20201103-0771.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh977-20201103-0771.jpg)
Tennyobashi Bridge
|
|
![Filename=sh990-20201030_7915.jpg
Filesize=46KiB
Dimensions=600x391
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh990-20201030_7915.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh990-20201030_7915.jpg)
Near Kokusai-dori (Naha's main drag) at Pallet Kumoji mall, there was this Shuri Castle illumination monument complemented by paper lanterns. (首里城うむいの燈(あかり)モニュメント)
|
|
![Filename=sh991-20201103-0870.jpg
Filesize=41KiB
Dimensions=600x400
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh991-20201103-0870.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh991-20201103-0870.jpg)
Shuri Castle illumination monument was lit up in the evening until midnight from Oct. 28 to Nov 15, 2020. Many local businesses sponsored the artwork. (首里城うむいの燈(あかり)モニュメント)
|
|
![Filename=sh992-20201031_0522news.jpg
Filesize=102KiB
Dimensions=800x537
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh992-20201031_0522news.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh992-20201031_0522news.jpg)
For the 1st anniversary of the Shurijo Castle fire on Oct. 31, 2020, all the local Okinawan newspapers were filled with special articles about the fire and reconstruction efforts.
|
|
![Filename=sh993-20201103-0854.jpg
Filesize=45KiB
Dimensions=600x450
Date added=Feb 09, 2021 sh993-20201103-0854.jpg](albums/okinawa/naha/shuri/thumb_sh993-20201103-0854.jpg)
On Kokusai-dori in Naha, souvenir shop looking like Shuri Castle.
|
|
|
|