Naha: 1.5h Shurijo Castle Tour into the Heart of RyukyuFrom Naha Airport
ID: GYG1051945-O-1619065
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Land: Ecuador
Duur:
02:30 uren
Beschrijving
Explore Shurijo Castle on a guided tour in Okinawa. Learn about the Ryukyu Kingdom, admire the striking architecture, and witness the “Opening Gate Ceremony” at sunrise with the early morning option.
Begin your journey at Shurijo Castle, the heart of Ryukyuan politics, diplomacy, and spiritual life. Admire the striking vermilion buildings, the gracefully curved limestone walls, and the sacred presence within the castle grounds.
Explore multiple Utaki (sacred sites) that still remain inside, and from the highest point of the castle, gaze toward Kudaka Island, revered as the birthplace of life in Ryukyuan mythology.
Learn about the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which was not ruled by military power, but through rituals, diplomacy, and flourishing maritime trade. Discover how the castle was built to express the sacred authority of the king and the kingdom’s guiding principles of peace and international openness.
Choose the optional early morning plan to witness the rare “Opening Gate Ceremony,” performed only at sunrise.
Hoogtepunten
- Feel the sacred presence of Shurijo Castle, a symbol of peace and diplomacy
- Discover the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom with a local guide
- Admire the striking vermilion buildings and gracefully curved limestone walls
- Learn about the kingdom’s guiding principles of peace and international openness
- Witness the “Opening Gate Ceremony” at sunrise with the early morning option
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The central Seiden (Main Hall) was destroyed by fire in recent years and is being reconstructed.
The tour offers a chance to witness the Opening Gate Ceremony, performed only at sunrise.
INCLUDED
- 1.5-hour guided walk through Shurijo Castle's main areas
- Local expert guide
- Optional early morning Opening Gate Ceremony
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
