The 'Grave of the founder of Tsuji Yuukaku' quietly stands in a residential area of Naha City. This place is the origin of the bustling red-light district of Tsuji in the past. The stone monument that conveys the harshness of life at that time has become a symbol that remains in the memories of people's hearts as the times change.
Proceeding along the narrow alley leading from the monument, you will find cobblestone paths. This is a valuable landscape that retains the vestiges of that time. As you walk along the path, you may feel a faint scent of the red-light district. Looking around, you can catch a glimpse of the appearance of traditional Okinawan houses.
At the grave of the founder of Tsuji Yuukaku, the 'Yuuri Horse Festival' is held every late March. The sight of women riding horses evokes the elegance of the former courtesans. If you encounter this festival, you may have a mysterious experience that links the past and the present.
The stone monument, the dull cobblestones, and the women on horseback. In this place, you can touch on the harshness of past life and culture. Reflecting on a glimpse of an important history, you will feel the significance of visiting this place.