A lot of charm, how to enjoy Shuri Castle! This is the root of Okinawan culture!

Shuri Castle has a facility called "Suimuikan," which is nice for tourists. In addition to exhibits of materials and panels related to Shuri Castle, there are also restaurants, cafes, and shops where you can enjoy Okinawan gourmet and enjoy choosing souvenirs.

In addition, it is also the place where pamphlets and Shuri Castle stacked stamp rally are indispensable for walking around Shuri Castle are installed. If you're strolling around Shuri Castle, first go to Shuri Morikan. If you are sightseeing with your children, enjoy collecting stamps while strolling around Shuri Castle. stamp rally is very popular with children! Please enjoy what kind of Shuri Castle will be completed after completion.

After leaving Shuri Morikan, go to Shureimon. It is also a pattern of a 2,000 yen bill, and its dignified appearance is very popular with tourists.

Moriremon has always played a role as a gate to welcome guests. If you visit Shuri Castle, this is one of the places you should definitely take in the photos. The recommendation is to shoot at the same angle as the 2000 yen bill. It has a deeper depth and makes it a beautiful picture.

After passing through the Moriremon gate, you will find Soonbiyatake Ontake Ishimon, which is registered as a part of World Heritage. Mitake is a sacred place dedicated to God.

It is said that when the King of Ryukyu went out, he prayed for safety at this place. Today, it is popular as a power spot. If you pray that you can enjoy your trip to Okinawa, there may be benefits.

There are many attractions in Shuri Castle. Among them, "Azana of the West" is a must-see. Azana means a viewing stand in Okinawan dialect. In the past, it sounded a bell from here and informed Shuri Castle Town of time.

Located at an altitude of about 130m, it is a great spot to see the city of Naha. From a gently colored red tile house to the Kerama Islands near the horizon, if the weather is nice, you can see the Zanpamisaki. As the name suggests, it is located to the west, so if you visit at dusk, you can also enjoy the beautiful sunset. In addition, there are a lot of free experiences at Shuri Castle. There are various things that can be enjoyed throughout the year, such as watching the Ryukyu dance "Invitation to Dance" and having a guide (paid) guide you to Shuri Castle, to those for parents and children held during Golden Week and summer vacation. In addition, there are events related to the history of Shuri Castle every season. If the timing is right, let's join us.

In addition, there are also events related to the history of Shuri Castle every season. If the timing is right, let's join us.

Once you fully enjoy the free area, let's go to the paid area.
※Shuri Castle Main Hall was destroyed by fire in October 2019, but now the restoration site and process of the main hall, which is scheduled to be completed in 2026, are open to the public.

In the tour area attached to the "base roof", which protects the main hall under construction from rain and wind, you can see the state of the main hall construction that is progressing every day through the window glass. It is located from the first floor to the third floor, and there is also a space where you can enjoy video displays and wood. Please take a look at the Shuri Castle reconstruction that can only be seen now.

If you go up to observation deck "Azana in the East" at an altitude of 140m, you can see the smooth walls of Shuri Castle and the city of Naha. On the wall of the bare roof that can be seen in front, a full-scale graphic depicting the main hall is drawn, so that you can experience the size of the main hall.

Why don't you enjoy Ryukyu traditional sweets and tea at Shuri Castle Chaya during the stroll around Shuri Castle? You can enjoy 4 kinds of sweets and sanpin tea for 800 yen at the "genealogy seat / mechanical seat" in Shimono-Oiwa, which also has a ticket office. Spend a relaxing time with gentle sweet sweets and fragrant tea while enjoying the scenery of the gates and walls spreading out outside the window.

How was it? Shuri Castle has a variety of ways to enjoy Okinawan culture and enjoy Okinawan sweets. By all means, why don't you visit once and find your own way to enjoy it?

Photo provided: Kokuei Okinawa Memorial Park Shuri Castle Park