Shuri Castle is a symbol of Okinawa's history and culture. It is currently undergoing restoration, but there is still plenty to see!

Shuri Castle in Naha City was once the political and cultural center of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It is a historical spot that represents Okinawa and has been rebuilt many times after surviving wars and fires. ⸻ 🔥【Shuri Castle today】 In 2019, the main buildings, including the main hall, were destroyed by fire. Restoration work is currently underway, with completion scheduled for 2030. *This is a rare opportunity to see the restoration process up close! 📍【Location】 1-chome, Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, 903-0815 About a 15-minute walk from Shuri Station on the Yui Rail ⸻ 🎫【Admission Area】 🔓Free Area: ・Kankaimon (Main Gate) ・Shuri-Morikan (Exhibition and Information Facility) ・Walking around the outer wall, including Shureimon 💰Paid Area (※Partially open to the public even during restoration work): ・Onaibara (Residence area for court ladies) ・Nishi no Azana (Observation area), etc. 👛Admission Fee: ・Adults 400 yen / High school students 300 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 160 yen / Free for children under 6 years old ※May change depending on the restoration work situation ⸻ 🕰【Estimated time required】 ・About 40 minutes to 1 hour if you are looking around on your own ・If you want to take your time with a guided tour, it will take about 1 to 2 hours! ⛰️【Recommended points】 ・Located on a hill about 120m above sea level, this is a spectacular spot with a view of Naha city and the Kerama Islands ・There are many stone pavements and stairs, so sneakers or other comfortable shoes are a must👟 ⸻ 🏯【Tips for enjoying Shuri Castle】 ・Now that restoration work is underway, it is a valuable experience to observe the "process of the future Shuri Castle being created"✨ ・In the morning, there are few people and it is recommended to take a quiet stroll! ・Parking your car in the free "Kotsu Hiroba Parking Lot" and walking along the Kinjo-cho stone pavement road to Shuri Castle is also a very atmospheric route◎ ⸻ #Shuri Castle #Okinawa Tourism #Okinawa Historical Trip #Ryukyu Kingdom #Shuri Castle Restoration #Naha's Spectacular View #Okinawa Travel Plan #Onaibara #West Azana #Protect Cultural Heritage #Absolutely Free Trip