Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle (首里城) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.Built during the Ryukyu Kingdom from the 15th to 19th centuries, the castle was destroyed during World War II and reconstruction was completed in 1992.

It was then known as part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site. However, in October 2019, the building was severely damaged by fire and many buildings were destroyed. This event had a great impact on the people of Okinawa and Japan as a whole, and efforts are underway to rebuild.

The ruins of Shuri Castle are visited by many tourists and history buffs as a valuable place to learn about the history and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Parts of the castle ruins have been reconstructed, giving visitors a taste of the Ryukyu Kingdom period.

Getting there

From Naha Airport to Shuri Castle:

Monorail

Naha Airport Station ↓ Yui Rail ↓ 28 minutes (14 stops) Shuri Station ↓ Walk about 5 minutes ↓ Shuri Castle (Cost 340 yen)

Details

Hours	April to June / 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM July to September / 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM December to March / 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 400 yen High school students: 300 yen Elementary school and junior high school students: 160 yen
Phone	+81 98-886-2020
Address	1-2 Shurikinjocho, Naha, Okinawa 903-0815
Official Website	https://oki-park.jp/shurijo/