A fire that broke out before dawn on October 31, 2019, destroyed nine buildings, including the main hall of Shuri Castle, which is a symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom and the pride of the Okinawan people. Shuri Castle has been destroyed by fire four times since it was originally built through the end of World War II, and every time the people come together to restore the castle. Currently, the Striking Reconstruction Project is underway to open the restoration site and process to the public with the aim of restoring the main hall by 2026. Wouldn't you like to see the ever-changing ruins of Shuri Castle?
History & Culture Area
- Naha City Hospital Sta.
- Gibo Sta.
- Shuri Sta.
- Ishimine Sta.
Although Shurijo Castle is the most well-known facility, there are many cultural properties, remains, and temples in the area that feels distinctly Ryukyu.
- Naha Airport Area
- Activity Area
- Kokusai-dori St. Area
- Shopping Area
- History & Culture Area
- Urasoe and Tedako Area
Shurijo Castle
Soak in Ryukyu Kingdom's magnificent cultural heritage.
You can see the Seiden after passing through a number of castle gates, and it is the largest wooden structure in the Ryukyu Kingdom. *Scheduled for restoration by 2026.
The unique architectural style and masonry techniques that combine Chinese and Japanese castle-building styles have high cultural and historical value, and it has been registered as a World Heritage Site. Other cultural assets are scattered throughout the park, including the Shureimon Gate, Stone Gate of the Sonohyan Shrine, and the Ruins of Enkakuji Temple.
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Shurijo Castle
| Access: | 15-min. walk from Shuri Station or 5-min. from bus No.7 & 8 (Shuri Castle Town Line, ￥150) |
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| Address | 1-2 Shurikinjocho, Naha-shi |
| Phone No. | 098-886-2020 (Shurijo Castle Park Management Center) |
| Operating Hours | Free area: Kaikai-mon, Kobiki-mon, Kyukei-mon April-June: 8:00-19:30 July-September: 8:00-20:30 October November: 8:00-19:30 December-March: 8:00-18:30 |
| Holidays | Paid Areas and Suimuikan are closed 1st Wed. & Thurs. of July |
| Admissions Fee | Individuals Adults: ￥400, High School: ￥300, Junior High and Elementary School: ￥160 Groups (20 or more people) Adults: ￥320, High School: ￥240, Junior High and Elementary School: ￥120 (*last entrance is 30 minutes before closing time) |
| Website | https://oki-park.jp/shurijo/en/ |
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Sonohyan-Utaki Stone Gate
Sonohyan-Utaki Stone Gate
The Sonohyan-Utaki Stone Gate is between Shurijo Castle’s Kankai Gate and Shurei Gate. The king of Ryukyu Kingdom was known to pray at the gate for peace as he left and returned to the castle. The architecture of this stone monument is unique to Okinawa.
| Access | 15-min. walk from Shuri Station or 5-min. from bus No.7 & 8 (Shuri Castle Town Line, ￥150) |
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| Address | 1-2 Shurikinjocho, Naha-shi |
| Phone No. | 098-886-2020 (Shurijo Castle Park Management Center) |
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Tamaudun
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Tamaudun
Tamaudun is a mausoleum built in 1501 by the king of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Sho Shin, for his father King Sho En. This is an imperial mausoleum for kings during the House of the Second Sho Dynasty.
| Access: | 15-min. walk from Shuri Station or 5-min. from bus No.7 & 8 (Shuri Castle Town Line, ￥150) |
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| Address | 1-3 Shurikinjocho, Naha-shi |
| Phone No. | 098-886-2861 (Tamaundun Management Office) |
| Operating Hours | 9:00 - 18:00 (last entrance is 17:30)） |
| Holidays | None |
| Admissions Fee | Individuals Adults: ￥300, Junior High School or Younger: ￥150 Groups (20 or more people) Adults: ￥240, Junior High School or Younger: ￥120 |
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Shikinaen Royal Garden
Ryukyu Kingdom's Largest Royal Villa
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Shikinaen Royal Garden
Shikina-en built in 1799 is the biggest royal residence of the Ryukyu Kingdom Era. It was used not only as a health resort for the royal family but also for the reception of envoys from the emperor of China. You can feel the originality of the Ryukyus.
| Access | 30-min. walk from Shuri Station (or 10-min. taxi) |
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| Address | 421-7 Maaji, Naha-shi |
| Phone No. | 098-855-5936 （Shikinaen Royal Garden Management Office) |
| Operating Hours | April 1 - Sept. 30: 9:00-18:00 (last entrance: 17:30) Oct. 1 - March 31: 9:00-17:30 (last entrance: 17:00) |
| Holidays | Every Wednesday (if Wednesday is a National Holiday or Memorial Day (June 23), the following day will be closed) |
| Admissions Fee | Individuals / Adults: ￥400, Junior High School or Younger: ￥200 Groups / Adults: ￥320, Junior High School or Younger: ￥160 *20 or more people qualify as a group. *Children accompanied with an adult and not yet enrolled in elementary school can enter for free. |
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Rock-paved street in Shuri Kinjo-cho
Shuri's Historical 300 Meter Long Stone Road
Rock-paved street in Shuri Kinjo-cho
This was a primary road built and used during the Ryukyu Kingdom. The road originally stretched all the way from Naha Bay to southern Okinawa, but much of the road was destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa. Local residences' red tiled roofs surrounding the 300 meter long road create a nostalgic, old-fashioned aura.
| Access | 19-min. walk from Shuri Station |
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Mizuho Distillery Co., Ltd.
Zuisen Distillery Co., Ltd.
Zuisen Distillery Co., Ltd.
| Website | https://www.zuisen.co.jp/english |
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Shikina Distillery
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