About this activity
Learn about the history of Okinawa by visiting Shuri Castle, the largest castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It was almost completely destroyed during the war, but was restored as a historical building that conveys the rise and fall of the Ryukyu dynasty. Walk along Shureimon Gate, Ryutan & Enkakuji Temple.
Details
Product Info: The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.－What You Can Expect－Discover the historical significance of Shurijo Castle (首里城), which served as the center of politics, culture, and diplomacy during the Ryukyu Kingdom.Explore the unique architectural style and masonry techniques of Shurijo Castle, recognized for their cultural and historical value as a World Cultural Heritage site.Visit the important cultural resource of Shurijo Castle ruins, designated as a National historical site.View the renovated stone stairs of Seiden (正殿石階段), handrail, and roof ornament of dragon head's steel (龍頭棟飾) at Shurijo Castle Park (首里城公園) following the 2019 fire.Learn about the milestones to restoration at Shurijo Castle Park, which also features valuable cultural assets such as Shureimon Gate, Sonohyanutasaishimon Stone Gate (園比屋武御嶽石門), Ryutan (龍潭), and historical buildings/site Enkakuji temple (円覚寺). Observe the cultural and historical significance of Shurijo Castle Park, which offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom.－ Facility Info － Opening hours: 8:30am - 6:00pm Paid area: 9:00am - 5:30pm (Last admission 5:00pm) *Business hours may vary depending on the day. Please check the opening hours and regular holidays on the official website in advance.[Closed Days] Some facilities within Shurijo Castle Park will be temporarily closed for facility maintenance on the following dates.From 2:00pm (Last admission 1:00pm) on June 4, 2025 to all day on June 5, 2025..
Know Before You Go
Reminders: Business hours may change depending on the season.,Some facilities and venues may be closed depending on the season.,This is an e-ticket. Please present the QR code at the Hoshinmon ticket gate (奉神門改札口).,Due to the restoration work on the main hall, the temporary roof (restoration work area) will not be open to the public from early June 2025. Other facilities in the paid areas can be visited. For details, please see the Shuri Castle Park website.. How to Use Your Voucher: Please present your QR code on-site. Validity Period: Valid for use within 1month(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration.
Location
〒903-0815 Shurijo Castle Park, 1-2 Shuri, Kinjocho, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
(〒903-0815 沖縄県那覇市金城町首里1丁目-2 首里城公園)
