Welcome back to Okinawa.
Today, I’m gonna head to the town called “Shuri”.
Shuri is a district of the city of Naha City.
It was the royal capital of the Ryūkyū Kingdom.
A number of famous historical sites are located in Shuri.
Originally established as a castle town surrounding the royal palace, Shuri ceased to be the capital when the kingdom was abolished and incorporated into Japan as Okinawa prefecture.
In the past, the Ryukyu Kingdom developed as a bridge between Asia, creating a rich natural environment and unique culture.
This time, I’m going to Shuri Castle and Tamaudun.
Both are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
Shuri Castle is a symbol of Okinawa and the prosperity of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
The Shureimon Gate is depicted on the front side of the Japanese 2,000 yen note.
On October 31, 2019, the main hall was almost destroyed by fire, causing great sadness throughout Japan.
Despite this difficulty, the main hall is being rebuilt, step by step.
From June 2020, the remains and remnants of the building was opened to the public in stages.
Tamaudun is the tomb of the Ryukyu royal family.
The word “Tama” means spirit and “Udun” means an exceptional building.
Tamaudun is a valuable example of the unique stone monumental architecture established in the Ryukyu Kingdom.
It is said that the tomb of the Ryukyu royal family is the Shuri Castle of the afterlife.
Thank so much for watching my Okinawa episodes!
It was a really fulfilling trip and an eye-opening experience to see the diversity of Okinawan culture and spirituality.
0:00 – Intro
1:02 – The overview of the travel to Shuri
2:30 – Brief explanation of Ryukyu Kingdom
3:26 – Introduction of Shuri Castle
8:06 – Eat Okinawan local cuisine for lunch
8:47 – Tamaudun
10:57 – Last supper in Okinawa
11:48 – Heading home & Recap of this travel
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