Though
there might be little Cherry Blossoms at Nakijin right now, the castle
night display is still a beauty to see. Picture below was taken last
year from with inside the castle grounds.
Night display begins tomorrow, Saturday 19 January ends 3 February.
Cherry
blossoms are started blooming in Okinawa. How about enjoy watching them
at a historical place where is designated as the World Heritage in
Okinawa? “Nakijin Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival” will be starting from
the 19th. The opening ceremony starts at 18:00, and taiko performance,
calligraphy performance, and lighting ceremony are in the program.
Other programs including eisa & traditional entertainment
performance, photo shoot with the King & Queen of Hokuzan, Nakijin
watermelon tasting, dressing-up in traditional Ryukyuan costume, and
other programs will be held during the festival. Would you like to enjoy
cherry blossom viewing and experience good old days of Okinawa?
Nakijin Gusuku Cherry Blossom Festival
Date: January 19th (Sat) – February 3rd (Sun)
*Opening ceremony starts at 18:00 on January 19th.
Venue: Nakijin Castle Remains (5101 Imadomari, Nakijin Village)
Entrance fee: 400 yen (adult) / 300 yen (elementary school, junior high
school, and high school students) / Free (kindergartener and under)
http://nakijinjo.jp/english/
How
about Night cherry? Here is a video of cherry blossom festival in
Nakijin castle ruin lighted up. Cherry under sun light is good but it's
also good under stars with lighting, which makes fantastic mood. It's
lighted up until 9:00 PM. http://bit.ly/WPK2Dz
夜桜もいかが？ 今帰仁城跡ライトアップ
ryukyushimpo.jp
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