Shurijo Castle Park is one of the best tourist's spot and it was resistered as a World Heritage Site.
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Shurijo Castle Park is a World Heritage Site that symbolizes Okinawan culture and history. The park is easy to access from Naha city and there are several parking lots avaliable.
- 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. -
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 |
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Tel/Fax: |
TEL:0988-86-2020 TEL:0988-86-2022 |
Address |
Postcode:903-0815 1-2 Kinjo-town Shuri Naha-city,Okinawa |
Access |
It takes 40-60minuets from Naha airport by car(about10km,6miles) 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 Charged area |
Closed |
The first Wednesday of July and the following day |
Entrance fee
Entrance fee |
General(less than 20 people) Group(more than 20 people)/Visitors using monorail 1and 2 day tickets full year pass |
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How to pay
Budget |
0~820yen |
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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 |
Reservation |
Reservation is available Visiting Reservation : Only available for school trip |
Park facilities
Parking |
Large vehicle : 46 lots (960yen for 1 vehicle) There are several charged parking spots around the park |
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Information
Time |
It takes about 30minutes to enjoy the free area |
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Smorking |
You are not allowed to smoke in non-smorking area. |
Brochure |
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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. |
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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 |
Sightseeing spots Information around this area
- Shurijo Castle Park
- Thianda
- Manko park
- Naminoue Shrine
- Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum
- Naha-city Tsuboya Pottery Museum
- Shikinaen
- Tamaudun
- Okinawa Gokoku Shrine
- Okinawan art experience Churakaji
- Fukusyuen garden
- Sueyoshi shrine
- Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone paved path
- Owls Adventure Park
- Yui rail exhibition hall
- Naha-City Museum of History
- Okinawa Prefectural Museum