Shuri Castle
In Japanese: 首里城
The red palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Rebuilt after the 2019 fire, the main hall reopens on November 23, 2026.
World Cultural Heritage (castle site)
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Urasoe Yodore Royal Tombs
Nearby
- Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon Gate ≈ 10 min by car
- Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone Path ≈ 10 min by car
- Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum ≈ 10 min by car
- Shikinaen Garden ≈ 15 min by car
- Makishi Public Market (Naha) ≈ 15 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 15 min walk from Shuri Station (Yui Rail)
- Fee
- ¥1,000 from Nov 23, 2026 (¥400 before)
- Booking
- Viewing inside the main hall is under an advance reservation system (official notice). official ↗
- Good to know
- The main hall needs an advance reservation
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info