Shurijo Castle

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Shurijo Castle Tickets & Tours

[Be a legacy] Okinawa Private Tour with Round-Trip Hotel Transfer
Water activities • Kunigami

[Be a legacy] Okinawa Private Tour with Round-Trip Hotel Transfer

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English guided
Morning departure
New Activity
NZ$ 168.99
Churashima open top bus tour or Starry sky tour (Naha Departure)
Tours • Naha

Churashima open top bus tour or Starry sky tour (Naha Departure)

English guided
Free cancellation
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4.7 / 5
(74) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 28.19
Okinawa Shuri Castle Peace Walking Tour
Tours • Naha

Okinawa Shuri Castle Peace Walking Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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5.0 / 5
(5)
NZ$ 123.90
Shuri Castle UNESCO Site Half-Day Walking Tour
Tours • Naha

Shuri Castle UNESCO Site Half-Day Walking Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
NZ$ 105.60
Shurijo Castle 1.5-Hour Private Cultural Experience
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Tours • Naha

Shurijo Castle 1.5-Hour Private Cultural Experience

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English guided
Free cancellation
New Activity
NZ$ 128.85
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Casual Ryuso Costume Experience & Photo Shoot (Naha)
Cultural experiences • Naha

Casual Ryuso Costume Experience & Photo Shoot (Naha)

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Up to 3 hrs
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4.8 / 5
(185) • 4K+ booked
NZ$ 39.45
teamLab Future Park Okinawa
Museums • Naha

teamLab Future Park Okinawa

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4.8 / 5
(559) • 20K+ booked
NZ$ 22.75
Okinawa’s Unique Coral Dyeing Experience | Near Shuri Castle
Cultural experiences • Naha (From Okinawa)

Okinawa’s Unique Coral Dyeing Experience | Near Shuri Castle

English guided
Morning departure
Up to 3 hrs
4.9 / 5
(313) • 4K+ booked
NZ$ 51.25
Go-kart Experience in Okinawa (by Gorilla Kart Okinawa)
Outdoor & sports activities • Naha (From Naha, Okinawa)

Go-kart Experience in Okinawa (by Gorilla Kart Okinawa)

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English guided
Morning departure
4.8 / 5
(366) • 6K+ booked
NZ$ 101.39
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Naha Kerama Half Day Snorkeling (Pickup service included)
Water activities • Naha

Naha Kerama Half Day Snorkeling (Pickup service included)

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English guided
Morning departure
4.1 / 5
(116) • 3K+ booked
NZ$ 65.35
Yukata and Kimono Rental in Okinawa
Cultural experiences • Naha (From Naha)

Yukata and Kimono Rental in Okinawa

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English guided
7+ hrs
4.8 / 5
(1.5K) • 20K+ booked
NZ$ 30.99

Where to stay in Shurijo Castle

THE NEST NAHA
Hotels • Naha

THE NEST NAHA

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4.9 / 5
(107) • 100+ booked
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NZ$ 96.73
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Kokusaidori
Hotels • Naha

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Kokusaidori

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4.8 / 5
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NZ$ 89.88
OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts
Hotels • Naha

OMO5 Okinawa Naha by Hoshino Resorts

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4.7 / 5
(469) • 200+ booked
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NZ$ 108.39
Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Asahibashi Ekimae
Hotels • Naha

Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Asahibashi Ekimae

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4.7 / 5
(674) • 100+ booked
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NZ$ 112.01
Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha
Hotels • Naha

Tokyu Stay Okinawa Naha

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4.8 / 5
(1.3K) • 50+ booked
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NZ$ 129.65
Okinawa Hinode Resort and Hot spring Hotel
Hotels • Naha

Okinawa Hinode Resort and Hot spring Hotel

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4.9 / 5
(731) • 50+ booked
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NZ$ 164.1
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha
Hotels • Naha

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha

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4.9 / 5
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NZ$ 195.94
Hotel Abest Naha Kokusai Street
Hotels • Naha

Hotel Abest Naha Kokusai Street

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4.6 / 5
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NZ$ 95.63
Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi
Hotels • Naha

Hotel Torifito Naha Asahibashi

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4.9 / 5
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NZ$ 70.07
NZ$ 70.77
Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi PREMIER
Hotels • Naha

Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi PREMIER

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4.9 / 5
(188)
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NZ$ 147.65
Hotel Collective
Hotels • Naha

Hotel Collective

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5.0 / 5
(1.0K) • 50+ booked
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NZ$ 296.14
Hewitt Resort Naha
Hotels • Naha

Hewitt Resort Naha

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4.6 / 5
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NZ$ 143.5

Transport to & from Shurijo Castle

Okinawa Yuirail Naha Airport Digital Ticket
Rail passes • Naha (From Okinawa)

Okinawa Yuirail Naha Airport Digital Ticket

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4.4 / 5
(1.5K) • 20K+ booked
NZ$ 9.30
Bus Pass Okinawa for Tourist
Buses • Naha (From Okinawa)

Bus Pass Okinawa for Tourist

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Free cancellation
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4.7 / 5
(12) • 100+ booked
NZ$ 32.69
 Limousine Bus Naha Airport (OKA) to Okinawa city
Buses • Naha (From Okinawa)

Limousine Bus Naha Airport (OKA) to Okinawa city

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4.6 / 5
(141) • 3K+ booked
NZ$ 13.85
Retail: NZ$ 14.65
Churaumi Aquarium Highway Roundtrip Bus Tickets
Buses • Naha (From Naha)

Churaumi Aquarium Highway Roundtrip Bus Tickets

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Free cancellation
4.7 / 5
(162) • 5K+ booked
NZ$ 37.95
Electric-Assisted Bike Rental in Okinawa
Scooters & bikes • Naha

Electric-Assisted Bike Rental in Okinawa

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4.8 / 5
(65) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 13.55
Naha Car Rental | Rent a car for Naha Airport, Makishi Public Market, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
Car hire • Naha

Naha Car Rental | Rent a car for Naha Airport, Makishi Public Market, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, DMM Kariyushi Aquarium

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Hello rent a car
100K+ booked
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NZ$ 41
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20% off
Okinawa Car Rental | Rent a car for Gyukusendo, Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa World, Kokusai Dori, Shuri Castle
Car hire • Naha

Okinawa Car Rental | Rent a car for Gyukusendo, Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa World, Kokusai Dori, Shuri Castle

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Naha|Naha Airport Private Airport Transfer
Private airport transfers • Naha

Naha|Naha Airport Private Airport Transfer

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4.8 / 5
(1.2K) • 9K+ booked
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NZ$ 76.85
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Restaurants near Shurijo Castle

Yakiniku Motobu Farm Kokusaidori in Hotel Rocore Naha Okinawa
Food & dining • Naha

Yakiniku Motobu Farm Kokusaidori in Hotel Rocore Naha Okinawa

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4.5 / 5
(37) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 100.25
Steak House 88 - Okinawa Representative Steakhouse in Okinawa, Multiple Branches
Food & dining • Naha

Steak House 88 - Okinawa Representative Steakhouse in Okinawa, Multiple Branches

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Free cancellation
3.2 / 5
(6) • 50+ booked
NZ$ 50.09
Retail: NZ$ 50.69
Okinawa Shabu Shabu Specialty Fantasy Agu Pork Shabu Shabu Restaurant Kinbutsu Naha
Food & dining • Naha

Okinawa Shabu Shabu Specialty Fantasy Agu Pork Shabu Shabu Restaurant Kinbutsu Naha

Free cancellation
4.3 / 5
(3) • 50+ booked
NZ$ 90.15
Mekiki no Genji  Shin Toshin in Okinawa
Food & dining • Naha

Mekiki no Genji Shin Toshin in Okinawa

Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(42) • 1K+ booked
NZ$ 80.45
Okinawa Dining Hateruma Okinawa Cuisine - Okinawa
Food & dining • Naha

Okinawa Dining Hateruma Okinawa Cuisine - Okinawa

Free cancellation
4.0 / 5
(21) • 100+ booked
NZ$ 29.29
Okinawa Heki Wagyu Teppanyaki Higashimachi/Makishi - Choose either store
Food & dining • Naha

Okinawa Heki Wagyu Teppanyaki Higashimachi/Makishi - Choose either store

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4.9 / 5
(10) • 50+ booked
NZ$ 39.29
Yakiniku Motobu Farm BBQ - Okinawa
Food & dining • Naha

Yakiniku Motobu Farm BBQ - Okinawa

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Free cancellation
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3.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
NZ$ 110.39
Naha Charcoal Grilled Meat Bistro Yamashiro Beef Dinner Limited Course Okinawa Naha Matsuyama Branch
Food & dining • Naha

Naha Charcoal Grilled Meat Bistro Yamashiro Beef Dinner Limited Course Okinawa Naha Matsuyama Branch

Set menu
24-hour confirmation
5.0 / 5
(2)
NZ$ 121.65

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Luggage Delivery Service between Okinawa Hotels and Airport
Travel services • Naha

Luggage Delivery Service between Okinawa Hotels and Airport

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4.9 / 5
(153) • 3K+ booked
NZ$ 20.09
Retail: NZ$ 21.15
Bic Camera Tourist Privilege Discount Coupon in Okinawa
Shopping • Naha

Bic Camera Tourist Privilege Discount Coupon in Okinawa

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4.8 / 5
(259) • 10K+ booked
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Shurijo Castle Reviews

Yeung *****
2026-08-28 07:05:59
Fantastic 5.0
Experience: A great experience! Even though the weather wasn't ideal, we were able to complete the entire trip, which made me very happy and satisfied. 🥰 Instructor: Very friendly, taught and led the entire tour meticulously, and helped take many photos and videos. Extremely satisfied; I will definitely book again next time I visit Okinawa! 👍 Equipment: The equipment was safe and suitable, excellent. Safety: The instructor was incredibly attentive and led the entire tour.
Klook User
2026-05-30 07:14:01
Fantastic 5.0
it was raining in okinawa the day i took the trip (it wasn't raining during the bus ride so the staff was nice enough to keep the sunroof open) it was already raining when i got back to the bus and the staff had closed the sunroof beforehand keeping my stuff safe and dry inside!
Alina ****
2026-05-22 19:33:04
Fantastic 5.0
Our Guide Maria was really great. She's fluent in English and taught us a lot about the local history and culture. She was funny and easy going. Even though the castle itself was under restoration after the fire, she showed us around every part that was open to the public and also explained in detail how the restoration process was going. Because of the rain she offered us to skip some walking and take a cab, but we opted to walk instead. She took care of us so we didn't walk into any spider webs and made sure we didn't slip on the wet rocky path. The lunch was amazing, it was a very nice restaurant that we would've never discovered without her. Overall an amazing tour with a lovely guide. 10/10 would recommend
Пользователь Klook
2026-07-06 12:52:21
Fantastic 5.0
The trip was wonderful: everything was quick, you don't even notice the heat, everyone was very polite, and the guides were simply amazing (they showed us everything, told us stories, helped with masks and fins, and even brought up starfish from the seabed). We felt like we were in the movie "The Little Mermaid."
Klook 用戶
2026-09-08 15:42:18
Fantastic 5.0
The stalactites in Gyokusendo Cave at Okinawa World are spectacular, and the traditional Eisa drum performance is also very impressive. If you prefer not to visit the aquarium, you can choose to explore the shopping malls instead. The itinerary is quite flexible and can be adjusted to your preferences. Senaga Island offers beautiful scenery and is a great spot for photos. The seafood at Itoman Fish Market is fresh and delicious, making for a very satisfying meal. The Funpass app provides detailed guided explanations! I highly recommend Klook's Okinawa Southern One-Day Tour. The overall itinerary is rich and well-arranged, saving a lot of time on transportation and transfers, making the entire trip easy and enjoyable.
Kwan ********
2026-05-17 04:38:17
Fantastic 5.0
Good experience, hassle free and pre book via Klook, price is cheaper and don't need to worry about ticket sold out for the time slot you preferred. overall very good experience about the tour, very safety and feel enjoyable. can see underground fish and feeding fish scene on the boat .
Cheung **************
2026-05-02 12:20:11
Fantastic 5.0
Coming from Hong Kong, it rained heavily the night before, and I was worried. I WhatsApped the owner, and he was very kind, telling us to come anyway and see what the weather was like when we arrived. We participated in the 90-minute session, and both my husband and my friend's husband said they had a great time and really enjoyed it, especially the part at Senaga Island. There were only two participants that day, but the instructor was excellent, attentive, polite, and took great care of the students. It's definitely worth doing when you visit Okinawa. Before we left, each of us received a commemorative photo. I initially thought I had left something behind and WhatsApped the owner, and he was very helpful and kind.
Xin **************
2026-08-24 08:50:09
Fantastic 5.0
From registration to the actual go-kart experience, the whole process was very smooth. The store manager, Hiro, was also very helptul. He took lots of photos throughout the experience, although many of the photos were in similar poses. & We were especially thankful that Hiro allowed us to proceed even though it was raining. It we had cancelled, we would have had to reschedule, but unfortunately, we didn't have another available time slot during our trip. He was kind enough to let us go ahead and suffered (haha) under the rain. It was a fun experience driving a go-kart on the streets of Okinawa! Going along the Kukousai and seeing people turn around and look at us was definitely one of the highlights. We did have to pay an additional amount for insurance. It's optional, but I feel that the insurance could have been included in the overall Klook price. Would recommend this experience! That said, you should be reasonably confident and comfortable with driving!
chanikarn *********
2026-04-20 12:43:58
Fantastic 5.0
Location: The room was nice and beautifully decorated. Activity: Very fun, used coral to paint beautiful shirts. Equipment: Good equipment, with a variety of stencils. Safety: Very safe. Instructor: Good and easy to understand.

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FAQs about Shurijo Castle

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What to know about Shurijo Castle

Located in Okinawa, Shurijo Castle is a castle complex rich in Ryukyu history. For over four centuries, this stunning castle was the hub of politics, diplomacy, and culture in the Ryukyu Kingdom. Divided into three areas—ceremonial, residential, and administrative—each corner holds a piece of history waiting to be explored. The architecture, a blend of Chinese and Japanese techniques, reflects a rich cultural tapestry that has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you wander through the meticulously restored buildings of Shurijo Castle, you'll be transported back in time. Although these structures are relatively new, their roots run deep with historical significance. From the grand architecture to the captivating exhibits, there's a world of discovery within the castle walls of Shurijo Castle Park.
1-2 Shurikinjocho, Naha, Okinawa 903-0815, Japan

Must-Visit Attractions in Shurijo Castle, Okinawa

Shurei-mon Gate

Make sure to include a trip to the Shureimon Gate, constructed in the early 16th century by King Sho Sei. This stone gate was historically used for ceremonial entrances to the castle, and walking beneath its majestic seven-meter-high red-tiled roof evokes a sense of royal grandeur. Despite facing destruction multiple times over the years, the ceremonial gate was most recently reconstructed in 1958.

Seiden (Main Hall)

The Seiden, currently under reconstruction, was the most lavishly decorated building and a landmark of Okinawa. It served as the venue for major state affairs and ceremonies.

Kankaimon Gate

Built around 1477--1500, Kankaimon Gate is the first main gate to the castle grounds. It was restored in 1974 after being destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945.

Una Plaza

Facing the Seiden, Una Plaza was where ceremonies took place. Surrounding the plaza were the Hokuden (North Hall - destroyed), Nanden (South Hall - destroyed), and the Hoshinmon (Hoshin Gate - survived). The Hokuden and Nanden were administrative buildings used to welcome guests from China and mainland Japan.

Tips for Your Shurijo Castle Visit

When is the best time to visit Shurijo Castle?

The ideal times to explore Shurijo Castle are during the spring and autumn months when the weather is comfortably mild. Additionally, visiting in autumn allows you to experience the vibrant Shurijo Castle Festival, while the New Year period offers formal celebrations.

How to get to Shurijo Castle?

Reaching Shurijo Castle from the Naha city center is quite convenient. You can either take a bus or a taxi for a hassle-free journey. Alternatively, a 15-20 minute walk or a short bus ride from Shuri Station on the Okinawa Monorail will also get you there.