Sonohyan-utaki Ishimon
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園比屋武御嶽石門
Intricately carved stone gate serving as a highly sacred altar for the Ryukyuan kings.
A beautifully carved limestone gate located just steps away from Shuri Castle. While it looks like an entrance, it is actually a sacred altar where the Ryukyuan kings prayed for safe journeys before leaving the castle. It is a masterpiece of native Ryukyuan masonry.
The gate is located on the pedestrian path leading up to Shurijo's main ticketed area, making it very easy to stop at along the way.
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