Shurijo Park will hold the "Golden Week Experience Event 2025" for three days from May 3 (Sat.) to 5 (Mon.) during the Golden Week holidays. A variety of hands-on programs will be available for visitors to learn about the history and culture of Okinawa, and to experience the charm of the culture nurtured by the Ryukyu Kingdom. We are sincerely looking forward to your visit!
▶On May 5 (Mon.), Children's Day, admission is free for junior high school students and younger!
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Show the item you made at the hands-on event at the ticket booth and receive a 20% discount on the admission fee to the paid area of Shurijo Park. (Discount for up to 4 people per item)
Show the item you made at the hands-on event at the ticket booth and receive a 20% discount on the admission fee to the paid area of Shurijo Park. (Discount for up to 4 people per item)
1. children's experience of "ukaejo" (opening of the gate)
Children from the community dressed in historical costumes for the "Gokaimon" ceremony!
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
Time] 8:25 a.m. - (about 10 minutes)
Place] In front of Bongsinmon Gate
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Local children wear historical costumes from the Ryukyu Kingdom period and have a special experience of the Gokaimon Ceremony each morning!
Anyone is welcome to view the exhibition.
Children from the community dressed in historical costumes for the "Gokaimon" ceremony!
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
Time] 8:25 a.m. - (about 10 minutes)
Place] In front of Bongsinmon Gate
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Local children wear historical costumes from the Ryukyu Kingdom period and have a special experience of the Gokaimon Ceremony each morning!
Anyone is welcome to view the exhibition.
2. plaster painting experience
Let's enjoy painting dragons and shisa made of plaster! This is a very popular hands-on event every time.
May 3 (Sat.) and 5 (Mon.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Place】Below Zuisenmon Gate (lawn area)
Participation fee] 1,300 yen
Capacity] 60 persons/day
Reception】Receipt on the day
Let's enjoy painting dragons and shisa made of plaster! This is a very popular hands-on event every time.
May 3 (Sat.) and 5 (Mon.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Place】Below Zuisenmon Gate (lawn area)
Participation fee] 1,300 yen
Capacity] 60 persons/day
Reception】Receipt on the day
3. Ryukyu papier-mâché painting experience
Enjoy the traditional beauty of Okinawa while creating your own unique artwork! Mr. Yasuhiro Akamine, the "Nyan Yama" will be our instructor.
Date & Time] May 4 (Sun.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Place】Below Zuisenmon Gate (lawn area)
Participation fee] 1,300 yen
Capacity] 60 persons/day
Reception】Receipt on the day
Enjoy the traditional beauty of Okinawa while creating your own unique artwork! Mr. Yasuhiro Akamine, the "Nyan Yama" will be our instructor.
Date & Time] May 4 (Sun.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Place】Below Zuisenmon Gate (lawn area)
Participation fee] 1,300 yen
Capacity] 60 persons/day
Reception】Receipt on the day
Bingata coaster dyeing experience
Let's experience "Bingata Dyeing", a traditional Okinawan craft that is very popular every time! Mr. Setsu Kajiko of "Kajiko Bingata" will be our instructor.
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Location] Genealogy and Objects
Fee] 1,300 yen
Capacity] 60 persons/day
Reception】Receipt on the day
Let's experience "Bingata Dyeing", a traditional Okinawan craft that is very popular every time! Mr. Setsu Kajiko of "Kajiko Bingata" will be our instructor.
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Location] Genealogy and Objects
Fee] 1,300 yen
Capacity] 60 persons/day
Reception】Receipt on the day
5. Ryukyu Music Concert
Please enjoy a luxurious moment to experience the rich traditional culture of Okinawa! The Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Ryukyu Performing Arts Major" and "Ryukyu Traditional Performing Arts Design Institute" will be performing. Don't miss it!
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
[Time
(1) 9:00-9:30 a.m.
(ii) 11:00 - 11:30
3) 14:00-14:30
4) 16:00-16:30
Place】Seihyouden(Toll area)
*Admission fee to paid areas is required.
Admission: Free
Please enjoy a luxurious moment to experience the rich traditional culture of Okinawa! The Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, Ryukyu Performing Arts Major" and "Ryukyu Traditional Performing Arts Design Institute" will be performing. Don't miss it!
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
[Time
(1) 9:00-9:30 a.m.
(ii) 11:00 - 11:30
3) 14:00-14:30
4) 16:00-16:30
Place】Seihyouden(Toll area)
*Admission fee to paid areas is required.
Admission: Free
6. experience making Kanzeku amulets (advance reservation required)
Let's make your own original amulet using traditional goldsmithing techniques! Mr. Toshinobu Uehara of "KINZAIKU MATSU" will be our instructor.
May 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.)
(1) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
2) 14:00-15:30
Place】Shuri Mokan 1F Review Hall
Fee】3,000 yen (capacity of each session: 10 people)
Application Method】 ☎ Phone reception ● Advance application will be accepted from 4/15 (Tue.)
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone number] 098-886-2279
Number of accepted applications】 40 people
If there is room on the day of the event, participation is possible.
Let's make your own original amulet using traditional goldsmithing techniques! Mr. Toshinobu Uehara of "KINZAIKU MATSU" will be our instructor.
May 3 (Sat.) and 4 (Sun.)
(1) 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
2) 14:00-15:30
Place】Shuri Mokan 1F Review Hall
Fee】3,000 yen (capacity of each session: 10 people)
Application Method】 ☎ Phone reception ● Advance application will be accepted from 4/15 (Tue.)
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Phone number] 098-886-2279
Number of accepted applications】 40 people
If there is room on the day of the event, participation is possible.
7. riddle solving game
Let's try to solve the riddles while touring the park!
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Location] All areas in Shurijo Park
*Admission fee to paid areas is required.
Reception] Near the entrance on the B1F of Shuri Mokan
Fee] Free of charge
Let's try to solve the riddles while touring the park!
May 3 (Sat.), 4 (Sun.), 5 (Mon.)
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (registration closes at 15:30)
Location] All areas in Shurijo Park
*Admission fee to paid areas is required.
Reception] Near the entrance on the B1F of Shuri Mokan
Fee] Free of charge
