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• CategoryTourism・History/Culture
• Phone number0988-86-2020
• AreaNaha Shuri
• ParkingVan：46 lots　Car：116lots
• TagWorld Heritage SiteParkNahaShuri
• Hours8:00～19:30（varies season to season）

Shurijo Castle Park is one of the best tourist's spot and it was resistered as a World Heritage Site.
Its beautiful and historical scenery attracts many visitors to the castle. You can enjoy the rign of the Ryukyu lifestyle of Okinawa.

The park is separated into 2 areas from 奉神門(Houshin-mon gate)to 正殿(Seiden the main hall) areas in which you have to pay. At the free area, from 西のアザナ(Iri-no azana) and 広福門(Kouhuku-mon gate), you can overlook the beautiful skyline of Naha and the East China Sea.

There are children collecting stamps and couples enjoying the view at the park. Shurijo Castle Park is a good spot to enjoy for everyone.

Must-see sights

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  正殿(seiden-mainhall)

  One of the popular spot at Shurijo Castle Park is Seiden(the main hall). Seiden is a charged area but it's worth it. The vermilion colored castle with beautiful gold crafts was a symbol of Ryukyu Kingdom.
  Nevertheless, you can go inside of the Seiden and enjoy seeing the cultural art works, ceremony place(called 大庫理uhugui),and the kings throne. The beautiful ornaments on the walls and pillars are a must-see.

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  西のアザナ(Iri-no azana)

  西のアザナ(Iri-no azana) is a popular spot where you can overlook Naha-city. It's in a free area so everybody can go. You may be able to see Kerama islands above the horizon when it's a sunny day . Especially when it's evening, the golden setting sun shines gleaming through the city is breathtaking. It's a romantic spot for couples!

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  Stamp Rally

  There are several stations for stamp rally at the park. Children are running to collect as many stamps as possible and even adults can enjoy it!
  
  If you collect all the stamps you'll be able to enjoy the whole Syurijo Castle Park. It's maybe better to have a purpose than to not have a purpose. Families, couples, all visitors can enjoy stamp rally. If you collect enough stamps you can get stickers and little free gifts.

How to enjoy Shurijo Castle Park

During WWⅡ, Shurijo Castle was completely burned down by the US Military In 1992, The castle was reconstructed to celebrate the 20th year of Okinawa's reversion to japanese administration.
The reconstructed castle was modeled after the 18th century of Shurijo Castle. On December 2000, the Castle was resistered as the 11th World Heritage Site and became popular as a place to learn the culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

It is said that first Shurijo Castle was built in the 14th century, but the full detail is still unknown. Ryukyu Kingdom lasted about 450 years and during that time, They traded with not only China and Japan but also with East Asia and built Ryukyu Culture.
Shurijo Castle was the center trading place hence many potteries,textile arts and lacquerwares are exhibited.

Moreover, The Castle is influenced by Chinese and Japanese architecture and you can see it everywhere around the park. There are many facilities and open spaces before entering the 正殿(main hall). These places are called グスク(Gsuku) and it's one of the features of Ryukyu Kingdom.
グスク(Gusuku) is a worship place. There are several Gusuku in free areas so please stop by and feel the atmosphere of the Ryukyu kingdom in the Okinawan culture.

There are some shops and restaurants before the 守礼門(Shureimon gate) where you can enjoy shopping and eating. There are also shops and resting space at 北殿(Hokuden). Please stop by to enjoy more. It's good to know the history and culture of Shurijo Castle and Ryukyu from the exhibition but if you study by yourself before you visit the Castle, you'll have more oppertunities to find a deep understanding of Okinawa.

Shurijo Castle Park is a best spot for making your memories. If you are interested in history,this is the best place for you. Come visit Shurijo Castle Park!

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Shurijo Castle Park　Information

Name	Shurijo Castle Park
Tel/Fax:	TEL：0988-86-2020 TEL：0988-86-2022
Address	Postcode:903-0815　1-2 Kinjo-town Shuri Naha-city,Okinawa Souvenir Tourism Food Hotel
Access	It takes 40-60minuets from Naha airport by car(about10km,6miles) It takes 15-25minuets from Kokusai street by car (about4km,2miles) It takes 15minuets from Shuri Station by walking It takes 3minutes from 首里城前(Shurijo-mae)bus stop by walking
Hours	Open season May vary season to season Free area 　April to June　：8:00～19:30 　July to September　：8:00～20:30 　Ougust to November：8:00～19:30 　December to May ：8:00～18:30 Charged area 　April to June　：8:30～19:00 　July to September　：8:30～20:00 　Ougust to November：8:30～19:00 　December to May：8:30～18:00 ※Ticket booth will close 30 minutes before the closing hours
Closed	The first Wednesday of July and the following day Parking lot in the park is Not available

Entrance fee

Entrance fee

General（less than 20 people） 　Adults :820yen 　High school students :620yen 　Elementary and junior high school students :310yen 　Children under 6 :Free Group(more than 20 people)/Visitors using monorail 1and 2 day tickets 　Adults　：660yen 　High school students :490yen 　Elementary and junior high school students :250yen 　Children under 6 :Free full year pass 　Adults　：1,640yen 　High school students :1,240yen 　Elementary and junior high school students :620yen

How to pay

Budget	0～820yen
Optional fee	0
Credit card	VISA、Master、JCB、AMEX、Diner's、銀聯 You cannot use creditcard at 書院(shoin) and 鎖之間(sasunoma).
Currency	Japanese yen・US dollar Currency Exchange machine is available at 首里杜館(Suimuikan) 1F Available Currency : USdollar/Euro/GBP/AUP/ Chinese yuen/ Korean won/Taiwan dollar/ HongKong dollar ※Exchanging yen to other currency is Not available
Reservation	Reservation is available Visiting Reservation : Only available for school trip Parking Reservation : Only available for school trip

Park facilities

Parking	Large vehicle : 46 lots (960yen for 1 vehicle) Ordinary vehicle : 116 lots (320yen for 1 vehicle) There are several charged parking spots around the park

Information

Time	It takes about 30minutes to enjoy the free area It takes about 90minutes to enjoy the free area & charged area
Smorking	You are not allowed to smoke in non-smorking area. There is a smoking area near the 首里杜館(Suimuikan)
Brochure	Japanese.PDF English.PDF Simplified Chinese.PDF Traditional Chinese.PDF Korean.PDF Stamp Rally.PDF
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A little advise from Churashima travel

A brief comment	Shurijo Castle Park is the best place for visitors who loves history. Each building has meanings and the landscape from the park is beautiful.
Important notice	The transportation at the park is only by walking. Shoes with heels and Sandals are difficult to walk around.
What to bring	Recommend to wear hats to avoid heat during the summer time