Discover a quieter aspect of Naha’s culture. Kume Shiseibyo hosts the Sekiten ceremony, honouring Confucius and his disciples and the values of learning and virtue.
Event details
- November 7, 2026, from 15:30
- Kume Shiseibyo, 2-30-1 Kume, Naha
- Free observation
- Organised by Kume Soseikai
- No venue parking; use public transport
Respect the ceremony
Observe quietly, follow staff instructions and remain outside restricted areas. Ask about photography rather than assuming it is permitted. The organiser has not specified an ending time, so leave flexibility in later plans.
Official ceremony announcement in Japanese
Where to stay for this event
Stay around Kume or Tsuji for a cultural Naha visit. Arrive before the ceremony begins and combine it with a considerate neighbourhood walk.
Photo: Kume Shiseibyo; not a photograph of this year’s ceremony. 663highland / CC BY 2.5. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
