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Shurijo Castle

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Shurijo Castle
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#2 of 244 things to do in Naha
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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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  • Mn2468
    Honolulu, Hawaii80 contributions
    castle under construction
    Castle burned down in 2019, but reconstruction is underway and the tour highlights the work being done. There is still things to see (must pay to enter that part). Lots of walking here - uphill. Views are great from the top!
    Visited January 2023
    Written 9 January 2023
  • OnwardTraveller
    Southampton, United Kingdom1,123 contributions
    Burnt down - not much to see
    I hadn’t read up on this before paying the entrance fee. Oops, it burnt down in 2019 and will be years in reconstruction. You can see almost as much without paying the entrance fee which only really gets you to climb up higher and see views over Naha.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 3 June 2023
  • The1Explorer
    North Sydney, Australia1 contribution
    Nice place, but upsetting surprise
    I came to Shurijo by taxi. Bought tickets, and we found out it burnt down in 2019... Depressing indeed. There were virtural tours and some remains of lookouts, but we only saw construction. I hope Shurijo will be restored in the future, and I will be able to come back.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 25 August 2023
  • Teen Traveler
    Sai Kung, China18 contributions
    History + Views
    I love learning about a places history when traveling, so I really liked visiting the castle. Its about a 10 minutes walk to the monorail, which isn't bad, and has a lot of nice little cafes around it. The castle park was really pretty, and I loved the stamp postcards with stations all around the park. However, I would not recommend the paying for the private area, because there was not a lot there. It was just a building where they are making the new replica, but at the moment it just looks like raw materials, and there is not a lot to look at. It did however give you access to an AMAZING view by going up all the stairs. I think you can conquer the free areas in an hour or hour and a half. I would recommend going just to learn about the history of the island, and see how pretty it is if nothing else.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 September 2023
  • WinkSea
    Atlanta, Georgia149 contributions
    Nice to visit and see the great views, but can't go inside.
    Nice to visit the outside and walk around the grounds. There is a good restuarant on the grounds with good food. Lots of restrooms in the area. You can't go inside the castle since it is under construction. But still worth seeing. None, if you take the monorail to the castle, show them your monorail ticket and get a good discount. We took the monorail from the Hilton Double Tree to the Castle. It is a short walk to the castle from the monorail stop. The monorail station is right outside the hotel.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 November 2023
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WinkSea
Atlanta, GA149 contributions
Nice to visit and see the great views, but can't go inside.
Oct 2023 • Couples
Nice to visit the outside and walk around the grounds. There is a good restuarant on the grounds with good food. Lots of restrooms in the area. You can't go inside the castle since it is under construction. But still worth seeing. None, if you take the monorail to the castle, show them your monorail ticket and get a good discount. We took the monorail from the Hilton Double Tree to the Castle. It is a short walk to the castle from the monorail stop. The monorail station is right outside the hotel.
Written 21 November 2023
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Teen Traveler
Sai Kung, China18 contributions
History + Views
Sep 2023 • Friends
I love learning about a places history when traveling, so I really liked visiting the castle. Its about a 10 minutes walk to the monorail, which isn't bad, and has a lot of nice little cafes around it. The castle park was really pretty, and I loved the stamp postcards with stations all around the park. However, I would not recommend the paying for the private area, because there was not a lot there. It was just a building where they are making the new replica, but at the moment it just looks like raw materials, and there is not a lot to look at. It did however give you access to an AMAZING view by going up all the stairs. I think you can conquer the free areas in an hour or hour and a half. I would recommend going just to learn about the history of the island, and see how pretty it is if nothing else.
Written 19 September 2023
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JC Meneses
Houston, TX308 contributions
Lovely Castle
Oct 2022 • Couples
Love it, what an amazing place. We had a great time here, definitely recommend it. Try getting here as early as possible to be able to enjoy the shows and get to see everything.
Written 5 September 2023
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The1Explorer
North Sydney, Australia1 contribution
Nice place, but upsetting surprise
Jul 2023 • Family
I came to Shurijo by taxi. Bought tickets, and we found out it burnt down in 2019... Depressing indeed. There were virtural tours and some remains of lookouts, but we only saw construction.
I hope Shurijo will be restored in the future, and I will be able to come back.
Written 25 August 2023
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Gardengel-IoW
West Sussex, UK773 contributions
A tragedy indeed
May 2023 • Couples
As a foreign tourist this was not worth the trip.
You can climb up the original parts of walls for the view but that isnt spectacular I'm afraid.
The main building was burnt to the ground in October 2019 and is still unlikely to be finished any time soon (someone previously has indicated 2023 - wasnt and very unlikely to be) This is, I think, the third time it has burnt down, hmmm? maybe someone is trying to tell them something?
Written 20 July 2023
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OnwardTraveller
Southampton, UK1,123 contributions
Burnt down - not much to see
Jun 2023 • Solo
I hadn’t read up on this before paying the entrance fee. Oops, it burnt down in 2019 and will be years in reconstruction. You can see almost as much without paying the entrance fee which only really gets you to climb up higher and see views over Naha.
Written 3 June 2023
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Mn2468
Honolulu, HI80 contributions
castle under construction
Jan 2023
Castle burned down in 2019, but reconstruction is underway and the tour highlights the work being done. There is still things to see (must pay to enter that part). Lots of walking here - uphill. Views are great from the top!
Written 9 January 2023
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Jesus
Uruma, Japan2 contributions
It will be better in the future
Oct 2022 • Friends
Looks very nice and it has very good views but their are remodeling 50% of all the temple so the real experience should be finish on 2023
Written 24 October 2022
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,877 contributions
Although many structures are no longer there, still worth a visit!
May 2021
Yes, the main buildings at Shurijo Castle have burnt down and there are efforts to clean the area up and start construction again. Although most buildings are no longer here, I feel the castle area is worth a visit. The walls are still in tact as are some structures. It will be many years before the project is complete. This castle has burnt down many times and has rebuilt so it will be fascinating again once it's up and running. You can still walk the grounds although a lot of places are currently blocked off. There are a lot of historic markers worth reading, I learned a lot. After visiting the castle, I walked the park across from it and explored the surrounding area. I feel if you are in Okinawa, might as well visit even if it is not in full swing. I went and really enjoyed my visit here.
Written 8 May 2021
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Vânia A
3 contributions
Shurijo Castle Totally Burned
Jul 2020 • Friends
The castle was burned last year then there is nothing to see there now, so if you go there you will lose your time.
Written 24 July 2020
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