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  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
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  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-6.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-8.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-3.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-1.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-10.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-4.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-9.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-7.jpg
  • Katsuren Castle was built in the Teikaku-shiki style that places four flat terrains in a staircase pattern. The castle walls were built using natural landscapes at the edge of a steep cliff.  Katsuren sits on a steep hill close to the coast with attractive views over the coastline below though only the stone walls and foundations remain of the former castle.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari who was a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew into a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari made many water wells within the castle grounds as there was no water in the castle the wells were invaluable.   Katsuren is part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Ryukyu Kingdom developed independently as an island nation influenced by Asian countries as well as Japan. The kingdom also developed its own culture and belief
    katsuren-5.jpg
  • 58. Seifa Utaki 斎場御嶽 was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  These rites mixed animism with ancestor worship in a uniquely Okiwawan form. Men were once prohibited from entering and even Kings were supposed to dress as women before entering. It is considered one of the seven sacred places built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is Ikoe-no-Okimi the highest goddess. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people worship at Seifa Utaki as a sacred site.
    58.OKINAWA-SEIFA-UTAKI-01.jpg
  • 58. Seifa Utaki 斎場御嶽 was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  These rites mixed animism with ancestor worship in a uniquely Okiwawan form. Men were once prohibited from entering and even Kings were supposed to dress as women before entering. It is considered one of the seven sacred places built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is Ikoe-no-Okimi the highest goddess. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people worship at Seifa Utaki as a sacred site.
    58.OKINAWA-SEIFA-UTAKI-02.jpg
  • 58. Seifa Utaki 斎場御嶽 was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  These rites mixed animism with ancestor worship in a uniquely Okiwawan form. Men were once prohibited from entering and even Kings were supposed to dress as women before entering. It is considered one of the seven sacred places built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is Ikoe-no-Okimi the highest goddess. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people worship at Seifa Utaki as a sacred site.
    58.OKINAWA-SEIFA-UTAKI-03.jpg
  • 57. Katsuren Castle 勝連城 was built in a style that places four flat terrains in a along an uphill staircase pattern. The castle walls were built taking into account the terrain  employing walls snaking upwards into the contours of the hills on which they were built.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari - a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew up to be a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari had many wells constructed within the castle grounds as there was no water so the wells were invaluable.  Katsuren is the oldest and best preserved of all the castle ruins in Okinawa.
    57.OKINAWA-KATSUREN-02.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-7.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-3.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-2.jpg
  • 57. Katsuren Castle 勝連城 was built in a style that places four flat terrains in a along an uphill staircase pattern. The castle walls were built taking into account the terrain  employing walls snaking upwards into the contours of the hills on which they were built.  Katsuren was the seat of Lord Amawari - a sickly child who had been abandoned in the mountains to die. However, he survived that ordeal and grew up to be a powerful leader defeating an oppressive lord and took control over Katsuren Castle.  Amawari had many wells constructed within the castle grounds as there was no water so the wells were invaluable.  Katsuren is the oldest and best preserved of all the castle ruins in Okinawa.
    57.OKINAWA-KATSUREN-01.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-1.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-6.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-4.jpg
  • Seifa Utaki is both a sacred place and a place of prayer. It was once the highest-ranking sacred place in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Forest and bare rocks were admired as objects presented as God made them.  Men were once prohibited from entering, and even the Kings were supposed to dress as women when they entered. It is considered one of the seven sacred places said to have been built by Amamikiyo, the god for ancient spirits of the Ryukyu people. Its diety is  ikoe no Okimi the highest female religious leader. The forest around Seifa-utaki was undamaged during World War II and so is full of rare ferns, trees and orchids. Even today people visit Seifa Utaki and similar places of worship as power points.
    seifa-utaki-5.jpg
  • Sogenji Gate - Sogen-ji was once both a royal mausoleum and a Buddhist temple during the Ryukyu Kingdom.  Sogenji was erected during the reign of King Sho Shin, and mostly destroyed during WWII.  The temple remains show only the stone walls and gate, foundations, steps and a few tablets survive besides the giant banyan tree. The site is today a public park.  Sogen-ji gate is one of the Gusuku Sites Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom
    sogenji-naha-4.jpg
  • Giant Banyan at Sogenji - Sogen-ji was once both a royal mausoleum and a Buddhist temple during the Ryukyu Kingdom.  Sogenji was erected during the reign of King Sho Shin, and mostly destroyed during WWII.  The temple remains show only the stone walls and gate, foundations, steps and a few tablets survive besides the giant banyan tree. The site is today a public park.  Sogen-ji gate is one of the Gusuku Sites Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom
    sogenji-naha-3.jpg
  • Giant Banyan at Sogenji - Sogen-ji was once both a royal mausoleum and a Buddhist temple during the Ryukyu Kingdom.  Sogenji was erected during the reign of King Sho Shin, and mostly destroyed during WWII.  The temple remains show only the stone walls and gate, foundations, steps and a few tablets survive besides the giant banyan tree. The site is today a public park.  Sogen-ji gate is one of the Gusuku Sites Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom
    sogenji-naha-2.jpg
  • Giant Banyan at Sogenji - Sogen-ji was once both a royal mausoleum and a Buddhist temple during the Ryukyu Kingdom.  Sogenji was erected during the reign of King Sho Shin, and mostly destroyed during WWII.  The temple remains show only the stone walls and gate, foundations, steps and a few tablets survive besides the giant banyan tree. The site is today a public park.  Sogen-ji gate is one of the Gusuku Sites Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom
    sogenji-naha-5.jpg
  • Giant Banyan at Sogenji - Sogen-ji was once both a royal mausoleum and a Buddhist temple during the Ryukyu Kingdom.  Sogenji was erected during the reign of King Sho Shin, and mostly destroyed during WWII.  The temple remains show only the stone walls and gate, foundations, steps and a few tablets survive besides the giant banyan tree. The site is today a public park.  Sogen-ji gate is one of the Gusuku Sites Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom
    sogenji-naha-1.jpg