Reconstructing Shurijo Castle

Discover how the Japanese World Heritage Site was digitally recreated from tourist photographs after a devastating fire in 2019

In collaboration with Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

What happened?

On 31 October, 2019 a large fire broke out that destroyed six castle buildings

Then

Before The Fire

Explore the different buildings and how they were used

Now

After The Fire

A virtual tour of Shurijo Castle today

Preserving the past to build the future

How visitor photographs were used to preserve the Seiden in 3D

Read

How The Main Building Was Digitally Reconstructed

3,000 people sent their photos and memories to a project that digitally reconstructed Shurijo Castle

Watch

Collecting The Memories

How tourists were invited to share their photographs

The 3D models made from visitor photographs

See the treasures from Shurijo Castle preserved in 3D modelling forever

Capturing the castle before the fire

Discover Shurijo Park's long history and what it looked like before the damage

Video

Fly Through The Shurijo Castle Park

Video

Ouchibara From Above

Then and Now: Shurijo Castle

See how the Park has changed over the years through paintings and photographs

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Learn more about the Ryukyu Kingdom

Discover more about the dynasty that ruled from Shurijo castle

Get to know

The History of The Ryukyu Kingdom and Its Culture

From cuisine to performing arts

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The Legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Explore artifacts from the Ryukyu Kingdom

Get to know

The Chinese and Japanese Influence In Ryukyuan Architecture

Learn about the unique features of Ryukyuan design

The Ryukyu world in 360

Watch 360-degree videos exploring the wonders of the Ryukyu Kingdom

360 Video

Follow The Brilliance of the Ryukyu Kingdom

360 Video

Follow The Charms of the Ryukyu Hero and Gusuku

Adventures across Okinawa

Explore other Ryukyuan landmarks across the island

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9 World Heritage Sites To Explore in Okinawa

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Okinawa Prefecture plans to not only restore Shurijo Castle again, but also actively promote the restoration of the history and culture of Ryukyu which is symbolized by Shurijo Castle.

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