Enjoy a day of culture and history that begins with a tour of Ryukyu Mura, a charming re-creation of an ancient Okinawan village where traditions dating back to the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom come to life. Immerse yourself in the "living exhibits" that showcase time-honored festivals, cuisine and crafts and try your hand at local folk arts like pottery, painting and playing the sanshin guitar. Original architecture from all over the region is on display, and Okinawan cuisine is featured in food stands and restaurants. Then, it's off to the peaceful and delightful Shikinaen Garden, once a residence of former Ryukyu kings. Recognized today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's been restored and boasts simple wooden buildings and pavilions with tile roofs that are artfully situated among traditionally landscaped grounds, connected by manicured paths that meander over graceful stone bridges, through small forests and around a central pond.