2018-2019 Program of Events
Shurijo Castle Park Momoso Omono Mairi Nov24 (Sat) and 25 (Sun), 2018
Free rental of "oto enpitsu (voice pen), a multilingual audio guidance device
Access information from Yui Rail (Okinawa Urban Monorail) Shuri Station to Shurijo Castle Park
Announcement regarding the excavation survey in vicinity of Shureimon Gate and Madama-michi Road
A World Heritage Site that tells the tales of the prosperous Ryukyu Kingdom
Shurijo Castle served as the proud and dignified center of Ryukyu Kingdom and its politics, foreign affairs and culture.
With architectural influences from both China and Japan, the Castle shows its exceptional cultural and historical values in its unique stonework and architectural design. Thus, Shurijo was designated as a World Heritage Site in December of 2000, the 11th World Heritage Site within Japan.
Current parking lot conditions
Around Seiden
Behold the brilliant colors and stylish structure of the Ryukyu architecture
[ Inside the Seiden／Nanden・Bandokoro／Shoin・Sasunoma and the Restored Garden／
Kugani-udun／Yuinchi／Kinju-tsumesho／Okushoin／Hokuden ]
Path to the Seiden
[ Kankaimon Gate/ Zuisenmon Gate/ Nichiei-dai/ Ryuhi/ Rohkokumon Gate/ Tomoya/ Kohfukumon Gate/ Hohshinmon Gate/ Bankoku Shinryo-no Kane/ Kyo-no-Uchi/ Iri-no-Azana/ Suimui Utaki/ Keizuza and Yohmotsuza/ Kobikimon Gate/ Suimuikan ]
Shop and Restaurant Guide
Photo Gallery
Shurijo Castle Seiden
Karahafu Tsuma-kazari, the embellishment of gable pediments
Inside the Seiden
Shoin
Sasunoma
The Restored Garden
Kugani-udun / Yuinchi
Kinju-tsumesho
Okushoin
Hokuden
Exhibition Area
Video Area
Shop and Rest Area
Shukujunmon Gate
Uekimon Gate
Kyukeimon Gate
Kankaimon Gate
Zuisenmon Gate
Nichiei-dai
Ryuhi
Roukokumon Gate
Tomoya
Koufukumon Gate
Houshinmon Gate
Bankoku Shinryo-no Kane
Kyo-no-Uchi
Iri-no-Azana
Suimui Utaki
Keizuza and Youmotsuza
Kobikimon Gate
Paid Area Admission Fee Information
Paid Area Admission Fee ※Wheelchairs are also available.
| Adult | High School Student | Elementary and Junior High School Student | 5 and Under | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 820 yen | 660 yen | 310 yen | Free |
| Groups | 660 yen | 490 yen | 250 yen | |
| Yearly Passport | 1,640 yen | 1,240 yen | 620 yen |
The Seiden, Nanden, Bandokoro, Shoin Sasunoma, Kugani-udun, Yuinchi, Kinju-tsumesho, Okushoin, Hokuden, Houshinmon are located in the paid admission zone. Admission is free in the other parts of the Park.
Group fees apply for 20 persons and more.
Access
1. By Public Bus
Use bus No. (1), (14), (17) or (46) and get off at the "Shurijo koen iriguchi" bus stop. Shureimon gate is 5 minutes away on foot.
Use the No. (7) and(8)Shuri-jokamachi Line bus, and get off at "Shurijo-mae" bus stop. Shreimon gate is 1 minute away on foot.
Use bus No. (9), (13), (25) or(97)and get off at "Yamagawa" bus stop. Shureimon gate is 15 minutes away on foot.
2. By Sightseeing Bus, Car or Taxi
The attendants will direct visitors arriving by bus, car or taxi, if parking spaces are available in the underground parking lot of the Suimuikan (Shurijo Casle Park Rest Center).
Suimuikan Parking Fees
Bus 960 yen (Book of 11 tickets: 9,600 yen)
Small Vehicle 320 yen (Book of 11 tickets: 3,200 yen)
※Parking reservations are available only for school trip groups.(Buses only)
Suimuikan Parking Lot Hours
Apr. to Jun. 8: 00 to 20:00
Jul. to Sep. 8: 00 to 21:00
Oct. to Nov. 8: 00 to 20:00
Dec. to Mar. 8: 00 to 19:00
3. By Monorail (Yui Rail)
Get off at Shuri Station or Gibo Station. Shureimon gate is 15 minutes away on foot.
Shurijo Castle Park Management Center
〒903-0815 1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa
TEL: 098-886-2020 FAX: 098-886-2022
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