Historic site
Shurijo Castle
389 locals recommend,
Location
1 Chome-2 Shurikinjocho
Naha, Okinawa
Tips from locals
華麗な琉球王朝を思い起こす貴重な建物。夜景の時間もお勧め。 Syu ri castle reminds us of the history of Okinawa dynasty. You may love to visit here at sunset.
【World Heritage】 Symbol of the Ryukyu kingdom prosperity. The tourist attraction that becomes the symbol of Okinawa. 【Access】 ・15〜25 minutes by car from the Naha city (Kokusai Dori Street)
From the 15th century until the 19th century, Okinawa was an independent kingdom, known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. For around 450 years, the country thrived as a center of overseas trade. In 2000, Shuri Castle was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site. If you are looking to learn about the Rykyu culture and history, this is the place to go.