Saturday, December 8, 2007

Shurijo: Palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom


The Seiden (Main Hall) - center of political and ceremonial activities of the Ryukyu Kingdom


The Zuisen Gate


Shisa protecting the entrance to the Zuisen gate

Stairs leading to the Roukoku Gate


Side view of the Una (Forecourt) and Seiden

Suimui-utaki - a sacred site within the castle compound


Matt collecting stamps for our Shurijo guide

From the castle wall, overlooking Zuisen and Kyukei Gates

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