Seiden or Main Hall of Shurijo Castle, the largest wooden building in the Ryukyu Kingdom

Left: Taking a break; Centre: Looking out from the first floor; Right: Detail of dragon the roof

Building formerly used to receive officials from the Satsuma Clan, now used to exhibit artworks from the Ryukyuan Kingdom

View over the gracefully curving walls protecting the Castle, looking towards the sea and Naha City

Looking over the walls

Harmonious roof lines

The king's throne

Remnants of the old walls behind Shurijo Castle

Hexagonal stone stacking

Left:Elegant roof designs; Centre:Roukokumon (water clock) Gate, showing the lipped stone walls; Right: Mick with guardian Shisa

Side view of the imposing Entrance to the Main Hall

Dancer demonstrating one of the traditional Ryukyuan dances

Kyukeimon Gate, traditionally used by women

Guard in traditional clothing outside the Main Hall