⭐ Highlight
Shurijo Castle Park
The Ryukyu Kingdom's hilltop palace, with the rebuilt main hall opening in November 2026
Typical duration
120 min
Price
¥400 until 22 Nov 2026, then ¥1,000 (≈ €0.13–12 / $0.14–13)
From port
5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
mixed
Queue risk
medium
📋 Booking recommended🎟️ Timed entry required👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Open the free outer gates at 08:00 and beat the coaches; allow 20 minutes' walk from Shuri station
Getting there from the port
Walk or taxi to Kencho-mae, Yui Rail to Shuri, then a 15-minute uphill walk
🚌 Best transport: metro💶 Cost: ¥320 monorail; taxi ¥2500-3500