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Shuri Castle Park will host the “Golden Week Experience Event 2025”—a “fun-filled event for parents and children”—for three days during Golden Week, from Saturday, May 3, to Monday, May 5. We have prepared a variety of hands-on programs where you can learn about Okinawa’s history and culture, designed to let as many people as possible experience the charm of the culture nurtured by the Ryukyu Kingdom. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to the park!
▶On Monday, May 5 (Children's Day), admission is free for students in middle school and younger!
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If you present the item you made at the hands-on event at the ticket booth, you’ll receive a 20% discount on admission to the paid area of Shuri Castle Park. (One item is valid for up to four people.)
If you present the item you made at the hands-on event at the ticket booth, you’ll receive a 20% discount on admission to the paid area of Shuri Castle Park. (One item is valid for up to four people.)
1. Children’s “Ukejo” Experience
Local children dressed in historical costumes took on the challenge of performing the “Gokaimon” ceremony!
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time] 8:25 a.m.– (about 10 minutes)
[Location] In front of the Hōshin Gate
[Contents]
Local children will don historical costumes from the Ryukyu Kingdom era and take part in a special experience of the morning gate-opening ceremony!
Anyone can view it.
Local children dressed in historical costumes took on the challenge of performing the “Gokaimon” ceremony!
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time] 8:25 a.m.– (about 10 minutes)
[Location] In front of the Hōshin Gate
[Contents]
Local children will don historical costumes from the Ryukyu Kingdom era and take part in a special experience of the morning gate-opening ceremony!
Anyone can view it.
2. Plaster Painting Workshop
Have fun painting dragons and shisa made of plaster! This hands-on event is always a huge hit♪ The instructor is Shota Okuhara from “Okuhara Pottery.”
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat) and May 5 (Mon)
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Mizusen Gate (Lawn Area)
[Participation Fee] 1,300 yen
[Capacity] 60 people per day
[Registration] On-site registration
Have fun painting dragons and shisa made of plaster! This hands-on event is always a huge hit♪ The instructor is Shota Okuhara from “Okuhara Pottery.”
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat) and May 5 (Mon)
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Mizusen Gate (Lawn Area)
[Participation Fee] 1,300 yen
[Capacity] 60 people per day
[Registration] On-site registration
3. Ryukyu Papier-mâché Painting Workshop
Let’s create our own unique artworks while enjoying the traditional beauty of Okinawa! Yasuhiro Akamine of “Nyan-yama” will be our instructor.
[Date and Time] Sunday, May 4
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Mizusen Gate (Lawn Area)
[Participation Fee] 1,300 yen
[Capacity] 60 people per day
[Registration] On-site registration
Let’s create our own unique artworks while enjoying the traditional beauty of Okinawa! Yasuhiro Akamine of “Nyan-yama” will be our instructor.
[Date and Time] Sunday, May 4
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Mizusen Gate (Lawn Area)
[Participation Fee] 1,300 yen
[Capacity] 60 people per day
[Registration] On-site registration
4. Bingata Coaster Dyeing Workshop
Come try your hand at "Bingata dyeing," a traditional Okinawan craft that's always a huge hit! The workshop will be led by Setsu Kajiko of "Kajiko Bingata."
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Keizu-za, Yōbutsu-za
[Price] 1,300 yen
[Capacity] 60 people per day
[Registration] On-site registration
Come try your hand at "Bingata dyeing," a traditional Okinawan craft that's always a huge hit! The workshop will be led by Setsu Kajiko of "Kajiko Bingata."
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Keizu-za, Yōbutsu-za
[Price] 1,300 yen
[Capacity] 60 people per day
[Registration] On-site registration
5. Ryukyuan Music Concert
Enjoy a luxurious experience that lets you immerse yourself in Okinawa’s rich traditional culture! The performance will feature students from the “Ryukyu Performing Arts Program” at the Okinawa Prefectural University of the Arts and members of the “Ryukyu Traditional Performing Arts Design Institute.” Don’t miss it!
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time]
① 9:00–9:30
② 11:00–11:30
③ 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
④ 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
[Location] Sekoden (Paid Area)
*An admission fee is required to enter the paid area.
[Admission] Free admission
Enjoy a luxurious experience that lets you immerse yourself in Okinawa’s rich traditional culture! The performance will feature students from the “Ryukyu Performing Arts Program” at the Okinawa Prefectural University of the Arts and members of the “Ryukyu Traditional Performing Arts Design Institute.” Don’t miss it!
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time]
① 9:00–9:30
② 11:00–11:30
③ 2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
④ 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
[Location] Sekoden (Paid Area)
*An admission fee is required to enter the paid area.
[Admission] Free admission
6. Gold Filigree (Kanzeiku) Amulet-Making Workshop (Advance reservation required)
Let’s make our own original good-luck charms using traditional goldsmithing techniques! “Goldsmithing Festival”: Shun Uehara will be the instructor.
[Event Dates] May 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun)
① 10:00–11:30
② 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
[Location] Shuri-Mori Hall, 1st Floor, Review Hall
[Fee] 3,000 yen (Capacity per session: 10 people)
[How to Apply] ☎ Phone Registration ● Advance Registration: Registration begins on Tuesday, April 15
[Reception Hours] 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
[Phone Number] 098-886-2279
[Number of Participants] 40
*Participation is possible if there are openings on the day of the event.
Let’s make our own original good-luck charms using traditional goldsmithing techniques! “Goldsmithing Festival”: Shun Uehara will be the instructor.
[Event Dates] May 3 (Sat) and 4 (Sun)
① 10:00–11:30
② 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
[Location] Shuri-Mori Hall, 1st Floor, Review Hall
[Fee] 3,000 yen (Capacity per session: 10 people)
[How to Apply] ☎ Phone Registration ● Advance Registration: Registration begins on Tuesday, April 15
[Reception Hours] 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
[Phone Number] 098-886-2279
[Number of Participants] 40
*Participation is possible if there are openings on the day of the event.
7. Puzzle Games
Take a stroll through the park and try your hand at solving the mysteries!
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Throughout Shuri Castle Park
*An admission fee is required to enter the paid area.
[Reception] Near the entrance on the B1 floor of Shuri-Mori Hall
[Fee] Free admission
Take a stroll through the park and try your hand at solving the mysteries!
[Dates and Times] May 3 (Sat), 4 (Sun), and 5 (Mon)
[Time] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration closes at 3:30 p.m.)
[Location] Throughout Shuri Castle Park
*An admission fee is required to enter the paid area.
[Reception] Near the entrance on the B1 floor of Shuri-Mori Hall
[Fee] Free admission
