Shurijo Castle首里城
The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a World Heritage site. The main hall, lost to fire in 2019, has been under reconstruction.
- History & buildings
- Views
- about 1.5 hr
- Partly paid
- Wheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 35 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ Yui Rail to Shuri Station, then about 15 minutes on foot
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The old capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom: Shurijo Castle and stone-paved lanes on the hill, lively Kokusai-dori and its market, and a street of potteries. The monorail runs straight from the airport.
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Shurijo Castle
The royal castle of the Ryukyu Kingdom, a World Heritage site. The main hall, lost to fire in 2019, has been under reconstruction.
- History & buildings
- Views
about 1.5 hrPartly paidWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 35 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ Yui Rail to Shuri Station, then about 15 minutes on foot ・ 100m from here
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Kokusai-dori Street
Naha's main street, running about 1.6 km from Kencho-mae to Makishi and lined with souvenir shops and Okinawan restaurants.
- Shopping & strolling
- Food & markets
- Night views
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 3 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 3.2km from here
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Makishi Public Market
"Naha's kitchen", with colorful fish, pork and pickles. Fish bought downstairs can be cooked for you at the eateries upstairs.
- Food & markets
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Walk · About 12 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 3.1km from here
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Tsuboya Yachimun Street
A stone-paved street of kilns and shops selling yachimun, Okinawan pottery. You can buy tableware and shisa lion-dog figures.
- Museums
- Shopping & strolling
- History & buildings
about 60 minFree
Walk · About 18 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 2.8km from here
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Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved Path
A lane paved with Ryukyu limestone running downhill south of Shurijo, past red-tiled houses and stone walls. Steep, and slippery in rain.
- History & buildings
- Views
about 30 minFreeMany stairs or slopes
Train · About 45 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ About 10 minutes on foot from Shurijo Castle ・ 600m from here
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Naminoue Shrine
A shrine on a cliff facing the sea. Just below is Naminoue Beach, where you can swim in the middle of the city.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Views
about 30 minFree
Walk · About 18 min from Kencho-mae (Prefectural Office) ・ 4.8km from here
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- Go hereShuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved PathAbout 9 min on foot
A lane paved with Ryukyu limestone running downhill south of Shurijo, past red-tiled houses and stone walls. Steep, and slippery in rain.
- Go hereTamaudun Royal MausoleumAbout 8 min on foot
The tomb of the Ryukyu royal family, with three stone chambers side by side. A World Heritage site, about 5 minutes from Shureimon Gate.
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