On this tour, we set out from the seaside beauty of Ocean Expo Park to experience the beating heart of the Town of Motobu.
The harmony with nature within the park is woven from a culture and history that sprang from the bounty of the sea. The plants that flourish at the Tropical Dream Center offer you a warm welcome.
Marvel at the mockup of a Ryukyu Dynasty ship exhibited at the Oceanic Culture Museum and other exhibits of marine treasures. These exhibits attest to the rich traditions nurtured in the seas off Motobu.
Our next visit is to Bise, a village surrounded by groves of fukugi trees.
These groves are not only windbreaks but also testimony to the ceaseless industriousness of the townsfolk.
As you walk along the path, shaded by the fukugi leaves, witness the sareibichi fishing fires and the unity of spirit among the community.
The Culture Story tour takes us to street scenes of Motobu Old Local Market and ends in the sacred milieu of Toguchi Shrine.
At the market, you gain a sense of the vibrancy of everyday commerce and food culture in Motobu. At Toguchi Shrine, listening to the tales of rituals and events held there will lead you to an understanding of the spirituality of the town and the firmness of the ties that bind this community together.
Taking the Culture Story tour allows you to see with your own eyes the rich culture Motobu has cultivated. The many facets of this time-honored way of life will strike a chord deep within you.
