Geiontei

Japanese: 迎恩亭 (Geiontei)

The Geiontei (lit. "pavilion of welcome and gratitude") was a building located in Naha Harbor on the island of Okinawa, and used to receive and house Chinese investiture envoys visiting the Ryûkyû Kingdom.

After staying at the Geiontei for a time, the envoys would then move to the Tenshikan ("Hall of Heavenly Envoys") in Shuri (a short distance further inland, adjacent to the Ryukyuan royal palace).

It is unclear when the Geiontei was built, but it is known to have existed in the early 16th century. Henkaku plaques were displayed at the hall each time Chinese envoys visited.

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References

"Geiontei." Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia. Ryukyu Shimpo, 1 March 2003.