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Keisei Gate

Keisei Gate

The Keisei gate was used as a side entrance to Shuri Castle for commodities. When a king passed away, the next monarch to succeed the throne enters from this gate. This is why this gate was called Keiseimon, or "gate of the successor."

It was used as a side entrance to Shuri Castle.

Thist was used as a side entrance to Shuri Castle.

The plaque for this gate is decorated with a golden dragon breaking through the clouds, like other plaques.

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Okinawa Prefecture

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