Shikinaen Garden
UNESCO World Heritage
識名園
Shikinaen was built in 1799 in Naha as a villa for the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Large banquets were held here for envoys from China. It is a circuit garden around a pond, with a Chinese-style arched stone bridge. On the other side of the pond stands the Udun, a house with a red-tiled roof in Ryukyu style. It was completely destroyed in World War II and restored over 20 years, from 1975 to 1995. Shikinaen is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu".
Visitor information
- Opening hours
April–September 9:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30); October–March 9:00–17:30 (last admission 17:00).
- Closed
Closed on Wednesdays (the following Thursday if Wednesday is a national holiday).
- Admission
Adults (16 and over) 400 yen, under 16 200 yen. Groups of 20+: 320 / 160 yen.
- Getting there
City buses such as Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 14; get off at Shikinaen-mae. About 30 minutes by bus from Naha Bus Terminal.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Address: 421-7 Maji, Naha.
- Contact for visitor information: 098-917-3501.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The garden has winding paths with viewpoints, so it is explored on foot.
- Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
- Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Okinawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Okinawa
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr05:13
- Sunrise06:41
- Dhuhr12:15
- Asr15:22
- Maghrib17:45
- Isha19:03
Times are calculated for Naha. Times may differ elsewhere in Okinawa.
Places to pray near Shikinaen Garden
Halal food near Shikinaen Garden
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.
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Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): naha-navi.or.jp, visitokinawajapan.com, mlit.go.jp, pref.okinawa.jp