Shuri Castle

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Shuri Castle was built in the 14th century and was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It was neglected for almost 400 years and suffered great damage during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. After the war, the castle was used as a university campus, but from 1992 it was rebuilt through extensive reconstructions based on historical records and photographs.

Notice

The main buildings of Shuri Castle were destroyed by fire on the night of October 31, 2019. The government plans to reconstruct the Seiden (main hall) by autumn 2026. In the meantime, tourists are encouraged to visit the castle and watch the reconstruction work.

Overview

Address

1 Chome-2 Shurikinjocho, Naha, Okinawa 903-0815 (Map) (Directions)

Phone Number

098-886-2020

Website

oki-park.jp

What's unique

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Access

Shuri-jo Castle is a 5-minute walk from Shuri Station.

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