Japan Travel - Okinawa Naha Shuri Castle (首里城)
Naha Shuri Castle (首里城) is a UNESCO heritage site. Both the castle and the park around it are very beautiful and very different from a typical Japanese castle. Definitely a must see place if you are visiting Naha. And just one IMPORTNAT NOTE - if you are taking the monorail DO NOT trash your tickets. If you show the tickets from the monorail you will receive significant discount for the castle tickets!
Monorail to/from Shuri Castle, Okinawa, October 19, 2014
The only train option in Naha is the Okinawa City Monorail Line. There is also only one line so it is easy to figure out the system.
The monorail starts from Naha Airport and terminates at Shuri Castle. It takes around ½ hour to cover this distance.
When you ride the monorail you can feel from the way the track is curved that it was build in existing streets because the monorail is following the streets with sharp turns.
It is easy to get to the platforms even with luggage because as always in Japan there are plenty of lifts.
Note that this upload contains both stills and HD video.
All pictures and videos are taken with Sony DSC-HX9V and Sony DSC-RX100
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Location:Shuri Castle Naha Okinawa
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.
Visit Okinawa Japan - Travel through Naha city by monorail
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Naha is an entrance of Okinawa and there are so many places you'll admire and you should visit such as Shurijo castle park, Kokusai street and so on.
The best way to go around Naha city without driving is traveling by monorail, which gives you a superior access to famous sightseeing spots in Naha city!
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Japan Travel: Imperial History and Culture at the Shuri Castle, in Okinawa Main Island, Okinawa07
Japan Travel: Imperial History and Culture at the Shuri Castle, in Okinawa Main Island, Okinawa07
Shuri Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Okinawa served an important role in Okinawa’s history. Though presently a district of Naha, Shuri was the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Until Okinawa became a Japanese Prefecture in 1879, Shuri Castle was both the administrative center as well as residence for the Ryukyu kings for several centuries.
The castle was originally constructed in the late 1300s. Destroyed many times through war and fires, the current buildings are a result of the reconstruction efforts from 1992. To approach the castle, located on the top of hill, visitors need to pass through many gates, including the well known Shureimon Gate.
The castle’s main hall, the Seiden was the former venue for many governmental events. A landmark of Okinawa, the Seiden’s flamboyant decoration, architecture and vermillion color shows the difference in castle style between Okinawa and mainland Japan.
Visitors will find the Una Plaza in front of the Seiden. Here many ceremonies were held. The Una Plaza is enclosed by the Hokuden (North Hall), Nanden (South Hall) and the Hoshinmon (Hoshin Gate). The Hokuden and Nanden were administrative buildings which were also used as venues to welcome visitors from China and mainland Japan.
Visitors are welcomed to view the interior of these historic halls. The interiors of the Hokuden and Nanden are like modern museums with informative displays about Ryukyu Kingdom as well as the Okinawa’s history with the Japanese mainland and China. Visitors can also view local historic artifact as well as cultural replicas received during foreign trade.
The Seiden has been reconstructed in its original style. The richness and fine furnishing the Ryukyu kings were accustomed to are displayed in the Seiden. Visitors can even view a replica of the king's throne and crown are among the exhibits.
Facility Information:
Hours: 8:30 to 19:00 (until 18:00 from December to March, until 20:00 from July to September)
**Last Entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: First Wednesday and Thursday of July
Admission: 820 yen
Level of English: Good
Access Information:
By foot:
*From Shuri Station, a 15-20 minute walk
Via Bus:
*From Shuri Station, take the number 7 or 8 bus, and disembark at Shurijo-mae (首里城前). The journey should take five minute with a cost of 160 yen.
*From central Naha (Kokusaidori), take bus number 1. Depart the bus at the Shurijo Koen Iriguchi (首里城公園入口) stop. The journey should take about 15-20 minutes and costs 230 yen.
Via car:
From central Naha, about 10 minutes.
From Naha Airport, about 20 minutes.
Note: During rush hour, it will take longer.
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Shuri Castle Fire
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My video on Shuri Castle before the fire:
Footage courtesy NHK world Japan
Waking up to this was terrible this morning! Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Okinawa people who have been so kind and loving to our family. We grieve with this important historical loss.
The main building of Shuri Castle, a symbol of Okinawa Prefecture and popular tourist attraction in the city of Naha, was destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning, authorities said. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
There were no reports of injuries, police and fire officials said, but about 30 nearby residents were temporarily evacuated.
The fire was put out around 11 a.m., the city of Naha’s fire department said.
In total, about 4,200 square meters of the facility have been destroyed, including the main, north and south buildings. All three were wooden structures, but no sprinklers were installed, the fire department said.
More than 10 fire engines were dispatched to the scene. Fire officials said it is highly likely that the fire started in the main building.
The castle long served as the heart of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which ruled the island prefecture from 1429 to 1879, but was destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa in the closing days of World War II. The structures were reconstructed in 1992, and the castle ruins were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.
“The cause of the fire has not been determined yet but a security company alarm went off at around 2:30 in the morning,” said Ryo Kochi, a spokesman with the Okinawa Prefectural Police.
Television footage showed large orange flames engulfing the castle.
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14 Days in Okinawa Japan with Pete Gustis Day 8 of 14
Introduction to 14 days in Okinawa Japan –
1 – Kokusai Dori Hotels in Naha Izakaya Food -
2 – Kokusai Dori Lohas Villas Star Bucks -
3 – Steak Butcher Grocery Ninja shop Kokusai Dori Shopping Zoo-
4 – Family mart Naminoue Redlight district -
5 – Naminoue Shine Makashi Market Beach Kaientai -
6 – Kokusai Towne Inn Small Cars -
7 – Mcdonalds Okinawa sunshine casino -
8 – Shuri Castle Shurijo Ryukyu Kingdom -
9 – Okinawa world snake alcohol Kaitenzushi -
10 – Tsuyboya Pottery Museum Izakaya -
11 – Heiwa Dori Street Shopping Shuri-Ryusen -
12 – Kadena Airforce base Steak 88 Grilling in Okinawa -
13 – Eisa Festival - Yakiniku King – Grocery Okinawa -
14 – Highway Rest Stop – PaiKaji -
Okinawa Travel and Tourism -
Japan Kokusai information website -
Mono Rail website –
Japan Basic Food Guide -
Haneda Airpot Tokyo
Narita Airport Tokyo
Okinawa Japan Naha Airport -
Big Echo Keroke Bar big-echo.jp
Lohas Villas
Dontei Restaurant - dontei.jp
Kokusai Dori Map
First Mikishi Public Market
Heiwa Dori -
Near Beach
Hotel Continential
Naminoue Shrine
Cozy Beach Club -
Kaientai Izakaya Restaurant – 100 yen beers -
Okinawa World – Gyokusendo Caves - -
Gangala Valley – close by caves with café -
Sunshine Next -
Shopping center, visitor center and Tourist photo by McDonalds -
Shuri Castle -
Kaitenzushi – Sushiro - sushi paid for by the plate -
Kokusai Towns Inn -
All You Can Eat Steak - Yakiniku King -
Shuri-ryusen - Bingata Art and Craft Center –
Knife shop and Hardware Store -
Tacos in Naha -
Arcade – Game in Naha -
Kimono and fabric store -
Embroydery store is near this store… I couldn’t find a link.
Dinner theater –
Tsuboya Ufu Shisa -
Tsuboya Pottery Center -
Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum –
Blue Seal Ice Cream (many locations) -
Steak House 88 (many locations) -
Eisa Festival – 10,000 Eisa Dancer Parade -
Michinoeki Kadena Observation Area for Kadena Air Base -
Paikaji – Traditional Okinawan Restaurant -
To get Japanese Snacks sent to your home -
To get Japanese Toys sent to your home -
To get Japanese Makeup Sent to your home -
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Best low budget hotel in Japan - 3* Hotel StoRK in Naha Okinawa
This is the hotel StoRK in Naha which is one of the best 3 star hotels on okinawa island. For a low budget of 40$ per night you will get a room here. The room is smaller compared to the ones in other Japanese hotels but it is equipped with everything that is needed. We are going to have a closer look at this hotel.
Japan Travel Guide - Shuri Castle in Okinawa
Take a tour of Shuri Castle in Okinawa, Japan -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The Shuri Castle in Okinawa, Japan is believed to have been constructed at the end of the fourteenth century.
Originally the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri castle housed the kingdom's royalty and served as its administrative center.
Throughout its existence, it has been repeatedly ravaged by fire and warfare.
The facade's most recent reconstructions honor the castle's important past while reflecting Japan's historic culture.
This monumental structure was completely destroyed during World War Two; fortunately it was rebuilt as a university and ultimately opened to the public.
Visitors can explore the interior of the castle to learn about the Ryukyu Kingdom's captivating history.
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Shurijo Castle
A visit to Shurijo Castle in Okinowa Japan. 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. Below is their website.
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Shisaa of Kishaba - Okinawa, Japan
Shisaa are considered protectors from evil. They can be found throughout Okinawa in various forms and various places. Although we now see shisaa in pairs traditionally they could have been found by themselves on the roof of a house. Shesaa were also placed in locations where a bit more protection might be needed.
This particular shisaa was once protecting against a fire spitting rock (read description in video). The style is very similar to the other shisaa which can be found in the Kyunna area (Stay tuned I will make a video about those shisaa in the future).
The shisaa is also in a nice little park which is lovely and has a lot of historical assets in the park although it is not a place for kids (if you're looking for an actual playground) although there is wide open space for those who want to enjoy just being outside.
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Shuri Castle, Naha, Okinawa, October 19, 2014
By far the most interesting tourist site in Naha is the Shuri Castle. It is located on a hilltop from where you can overlook much of the city.
The castle and the surroundings are beautifully restored and it is difficult to imagine that it was completely destroyed in 1945.
It is easy to spent at least ½ day there. Note that it can be very crowded with tourists (especially school classes). We went early and it was not densely packed yet. We found that it was a good place to go the first day we were in Naha (and very jet-lagged.)
It is quite easy to get to the Shuri Castle by the monorail that terminates 10 minutes walk from the castle.
Note that this upload contains both stills and HD video.
All pictures and videos are taken with Sony DSC-HX9V and Sony DSC-RX100
shuri castle 민아름 나래이션 버전
A city district of Naha today, Shuri is the name of the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Shuri Castle (首里城, Shurijō) served as the administrative center and residence of the Ryukyu kings for several centuries until Okinawa became a Japanese prefecture in 1879. The castle is included as one of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of the Ryukyu Kingdom sites.