Fukugi trees shelter the village lanes of Bise in Motobu, creating a leafy setting within a traditional Okinawan landscape.
Highlights
- Fukugi trees sheltering village homes
- Sunlight along green lanes
- The landscape of a living village
Sunlight through the green canopy
Fukugi trees were planted around coastal homes as windbreaks. In Bise, adjoining shelter belts create shaded lanes. The scenery reflects practical responses to Okinawa’s climate as well as the beauty of the trees.
Leaves filter light onto the paths beneath the trees. The canopy and village houses together give Bise its characteristic scenery.
Exploring the area
The pattern of trees around the houses is as interesting as the path ahead. A walk through the green lanes adds a contrasting landscape to coastal sightseeing in northern Okinawa.
Before visiting
The lanes form part of a residential community. Respect for homes, photography and others using the paths is part of the walk.
