Things to do in Shurijo Castle

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.

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!

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

Maria was an awesome tour guide! She was positive, friendly, and answered all my questions. I really appreciated her communication before the tour, reaching out and giving information about where to meet. There was a typhoon coming, so some parts of the castle were closed off in preparation for the storm. The castle is also under rennovation and will be completed later this year. Regardless, I enjoyed seeing the architecture and had an excellent time. Maria explained different cultural and historical contexts that I would have not known had I gone by myself. She also helped take pictures. Lastly, the royal mausoleum was interesting and it felt like a hidden location. I highly recommend taking this tour :)!

The shop is located inside Makishi Market. Take the stairs from the 1st-floor entrance to the 2nd-floor shop, and just show your reservation confirmation. You'll need to take off your shoes at the entrance and put them in a plastic bag. You'll also be given a large bag for your personal belongings (and a numbered wristband to wear). Any food or drinks should be placed separately on a small table inside the door. Please remember to keep an eye on your belongings, as I left the Chinsuko I bought at Shuri Castle in the shop and forgot to take it with me. By the time I remembered, it was the next day, and it was the shop's day off on Sunday, so I had to leave it for them (cries). This shop is very popular. I arrived on time for my reservation, and there were already at least 4 to 5 Chinese girls getting dressed or waiting in line. It took about 30 to 40 minutes for my turn. I recommend booking the earliest slot if possible to avoid waiting in line and to ensure you get to choose the outer and inner garments you want before others pick them! The staff are very friendly and helpful. Even though they were extremely busy, they patiently discussed what hairstyle you wanted and what obi (belt) style you preferred. They also helped take photos when they had a moment. The service includes hairstyling and dressing (you can choose between a kimono or Ryukyu dress), but not makeup. Two-toed socks are provided. For the Ryukyu dress, you choose the outer and inner garments separately. You change out of your own clothes in a small changing room, put on the nude-colored bodysuit provided by the shop, and then wait in line for hairstyling and dressing. You can also choose your own hair accessories. Finally, after taking all your photos and taking off the Ryukyu dress, you don't have to undo your hairstyle. The shop even gives you a small hair tie as a gift (you can choose the design). This was truly an interesting experience and highly recommended!

This is a very good experience. The company sent a coach to pick us up It is a 1/2 day activity, which is even better than a full day activity. Yes, it is less physically demanding. It is suitable for people who are bringing children or the elderly.

You need to buy tickets the day before. Exchanging tickets was easy. We arrived at 10 AM. No water or drinks are allowed inside. There are lockers available to store bags for 100 Japanese Yen per use, and you can get your coin back. If you don't have change, you can exchange money at the counter. The facility is divided into about seven major zones, each with a theme. It was a bit dark when we first entered, but the kids weren't afraid once they started playing. It's highly interactive with many ways to play. We happened to meet a Japanese staff member who spoke Chinese and gave us a very detailed introduction, so we got to enjoy many of the intricate details. The kids played inside for two hours.

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.

A hairstyle is a must-have! It's the essence of your overall look. The stylists will use curling irons to style your hair, and you can choose your preferred style from the examples in the salon. Even if you don't have long hair, it can still be styled beautifully!