It’s not just blue seas and white sandy beaches. In Okinawa, 500 years of Ryukyu Kingdom history and unique culture still breathe today. Historic sites of Ryukyu toured by “Street Kart” are special experiences like riding time machines to travel through history.
This article introduces Okinawa’s historical spots toured by public road kart and Ryukyu culture’s charms. Southern land historical romance awaits you.
Shuri Castle – Feel Ryukyu Kingdom’s Glory
World Heritage Shuri Castle was the political and cultural center of Ryukyu Kingdom. Racing street karts up slopes leading to Shukurei Gate, vermillion castle walls gradually appear. Racing along stone-paved roads, you can feel the dynasty’s dignity firsthand.
Around Shuri Castle Park, places retaining Ryukyu period traces like Kanagusuku-cho stone-paved roads are scattered. Castle walls viewed from public road kart’s low perspective provide even more impact. Sometimes sanshin music can be heard, enabling feeling Ryukyu culture’s breath.
Shikina-en Garden – Visiting Royal Villa
Shikina-en Garden built as Ryukyu royal villa. Racing street karts around garden surroundings, you can glimpse Ryukyu’s unique architectural style and garden beauty influenced by China and Japan. Roads circling ponds are like tracing royal walking paths.
This area is enveloped in mysterious tranquility despite being within residential neighborhoods. Even public road kart engine sounds seem absorbed by historical weight.
Sefa-utaki – Sacred Site Pilgrimage Journey
Sefa-utaki considered Okinawa’s highest sacred site. Racing street karts toward Nanjo City, sacred atmosphere gradually drifts. While paths to utaki are on foot, touring surrounding nature-rich landscapes by public road kart enables touching Ryukyu’s spiritual world.
This place’s surroundings where prayers to Niraikanai (ideal land) were offered remain important places for locals today. When visiting by street kart, it’s important to race while respecting that sacredness.
Tamaudun Mausoleum – Royal Resting Place
Tamaudun Mausoleum where successive Ryukyu Kingdom kings sleep. Visiting while racing Shuri stone pavements on street kart, you’re overwhelmed by Okinawa’s unique turtle-shell tomb grandeur. Stone-built heavy gate structures convey royal dignity to today.
Surroundings include Shuri Kanagusuku-cho stone pavements and shops handling traditional crafts. Touring by public road kart enables experiencing Shuri’s charms where history and modernity merge. You can feel Ryukyu history’s weight.
Nakagusuku Castle Ruins – Scenic Views and History Fusion
Nakagusuku Castle ruins built on approximately 160-meter hilltop. Racing street karts up winding slopes, you arrive at scenic viewpoints overlooking Pacific Ocean and East China Sea. Views from castle walls tell why castles were built in this location.
High-level stone masonry technology gathered Ryukyu Kingdom’s architectural techniques. Racing public road kart around castle ruins surroundings, you’ll encounter uniquely Okinawan landscapes where historical romance and natural beauty harmonize beautifully.
Kokusai Street – Symbol of Postwar Reconstruction
Kokusai Street called “Miracle Mile.” Racing street karts, you can feel the strength of Okinawan people who rose from postwar burned fields. Currently a street bustling with tourists, but knowing its history provides different perspectives.
Along the street, shops handling traditional crafts like Ryukyu glass and bingata dyeing line up. Colorful crafts visible from public road kart symbolize Ryukyu culture’s beauty.
Peace Memorial Park – Prayers for Peace
Peace Memorial Park conveying Okinawa Battle history. Racing street karts toward Itoman City, contrasting with beautiful coastlines, you head toward places where war memories are carved. Peace Foundation stones bear war dead names, containing strong wishes for peace.
Visiting this place by public road kart enables feeling anew the weight of history Okinawa has walked and peace’s preciousness. Time facing history while racing against blue sea backgrounds becomes valuable experience.
Ryukyu Village/Okinawa World – Cultural Experience
Facilities where you can experience Ryukyu traditional culture are also attractive street kart tour destinations. Eisa drum sounds, bingata dyeing’s vivid colors, awamori’s rich aromas. All these tell Ryukyu culture’s richness.
Moving between facilities by public road kart enables efficiently touring scattered cultural spots. You’ll understand more deeply Okinawa’s form where tradition and modernity merge.
Touring with Historical Guides
When conducting historical exploration by street kart, local guide explanations provide deeper understanding. Ryukyu Kingdom’s formation, Satsuma invasion, Meiji’s Ryukyu disposition, and postwar progress. Knowing these histories changes visible scenery.
Many historic sites also offer QR code audio guides. You can preview during public road kart travel and learn history more deeply after arrival.
Racing with Ryukyu Winds
Ryukyu Kingdom historic sites toured by street kart are cultural experiences beyond mere tourism. Racing while feeling wind enables experiencing Okinawa’s natural blessings that royalty and commoners once felt.
When racing Shuri stone pavements, looking up at castle walls, passing near sacred sites. In each moment, Ryukyu history speaks. It becomes journeys feeling history and culture’s depth.
Valid driver’s license in Japan required for driving (details: https://kart.st/en/drivers-license/). Come, embark on time-transcending journeys to Ryukyu Kingdom by public road kart. You’ll surely discover Okinawa’s new charms.
