Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon Gate
In Japanese: 園比屋武御嶽石門
A limestone gate beside Shureimon where the Ryukyuan king prayed for a safe journey before leaving the castle. It is a place of worship, not a passage. Built in 1519, it was partly destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa and restored in 1957.
World Heritage component (Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu); Important Cultural Property
Nearby
- Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum ≈ 10 min by car
- Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone Path ≈ 10 min by car
- Shuri Castle ≈ 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
- About 15 min walk from Shuri Station (Yui Rail) to Shureimon; or Naha Bus 7/8 to Shurijo-mae, then 1 min walk
- Fee
- Free (in the free area of Shurijo Park)
- Good to know
- Viewed from outside. Shurijo Park is closed all day on Nov 22, 2026 and until 11:15 on Nov 23 for the main hall completion events
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info