Iconic Red Exterior of Shuri Castle’s Main Hall Seen for 1st Time in 6 Years; Partial Removal of Scaffolding Allows Glimpses of Building in Mid-Restoration
- Posted on October 3, 2025
- By The Japan News
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Iconic Red Exterior of Shuri Castle’s Main Hall Seen for 1st Time in 6 Years; Partial Removal of Scaffolding Allows Glimpses of Building in Mid-Restoration

NAHA – Part of the scaffolding protecting the Seiden main hall of Naha’s Shuri Castle — which has been undergoing restoration work after burning down in 2019 — was removed recently, revealing the hall’s vibrant red exterior for the first time in six years.