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Seiden (Main Hall)

Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture
Naha , Japan

The Seiden is the central building of the Shurijo Castle. It was a three-story wooden structure, and the king mainly conducted his political affairs and rituals at the Shichagui on the first floor. The second floor, known as Ufugui, was where the king, his family, and female attendants conducted ceremonies. The third floor was an attic made for ventilation.
This building was destroyed in the fire.

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  • Title: Seiden (Main Hall)
  • Location: Shurijo Castle Park
  • Original Source: Shurijo Castle Park
  • Rights: Okinawa Churashima Foundation
Okinawa Prefecture

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