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Shuri Castle

Shurikinjocho, Naha, Okinawa Prefecture 903-0815, Japan
+81 98-886-2020
Ranked #2 of 39 attractions in Naha
4.0 of 5 stars 478 Reviews
Type: Castles, Parks
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Netherlands
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It is not a stunning place, but the different style compared to the shrines and temples on Japan's mainland makes this quite refreshing. I liked the Shiisha statues.

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Bali, Indonesia
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69 reviews 69 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012 via mobile

The weather was nice when we were there make the castle look even more vibrant, check it out!

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Stratford, PE
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

If you are going to visit Okinawa, you have to visit Shuri Castle. Lots of walking, some dangerous areas (wet slick stones), needs more interactive events. They do have a very small tea room with typical sweets and tea. but no mention of a tea ceremony..., They do have people dressed up in period costume but they act more like... More

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Singapore
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Organized path, and English descriptions, still it would be better if you have a guide to explain in more details to you.

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Hsinchu, Taiwan
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Shuri Castle was a nice photogenic spot with an antiquated theatre performance, castle gate and the main building as Naha's iconic image. A worthwhile (and conveninent) visit. Although I didn't travel with kids, the kids that I saw were running around trying to collect stamps for their pasport brochures. So it has a little bit for the whole family. You... More

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Hong Kong, China
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This is probably the highlight of my visit to Naha and the only worthwhile attraction the city offers.do try to walk around the area to explore the neighborhood.

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Euless, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Great place to get an understanding about Okinawa's history between the local Okinawians and China back in the 15th century.

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Okinawa, Japan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

Shuri Castle makes for a fun and interesting day that I would recommend to anyone. So far, I have been there three times, everytime with family members including my one year old daughter. Here are a few points from my perspective: 1. The parking lot is easily accessible and clean, but our favorite way to get there is the monorail.... More

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Hong Kong
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

The scale of this palace is of course nothing when compared to those in China and Japan. But it is well preserved and maintained, and consider the difference in size of the kingdoms, the scale is already quite impressive to me. The architecture is interesting in that it is actually a mixture of Chinese, Japanese and Korean style. While this... More

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Australia
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64 reviews 64 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Shuri Castle occupies an impressive site on a hill, and although extensively rebuilt after destruction by American bombs during WWII, still has original walls and features. Later reconstructions were done quite well, in my opinion, although one palace wing has been converted into a modern museum, retaining only the shell. The main reception hall requires separate admission fee. The English... More

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