Shuri Castle Park
UNESCO World Heritage
首里城公園
For about 450 years, Shurijo Castle was the center of politics, diplomacy and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The castle was destroyed in 1945 and was restored as a park in 1992. In October 2019 a fire destroyed the Seiden main hall, and the park stayed open while it was rebuilt. The park says the interior of the restored Seiden opens to the public from November 23, 2026. The Shuri-jo Site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu".
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Paid areas: 8:30–19:00 (Apr–Jun, Oct–Nov), 8:30–20:00 (Jul–Sep), 8:30–18:00 (Dec–Mar). Free areas open 30 minutes earlier and close 30 minutes later. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.
- Closed
Parts of the park are closed on the first Wednesday of July and the following day.
- Admission
Paid area (current): adult 400 yen, high school 300 yen, elementary/junior high 160 yen, age 6 and under free.
From November 23, 2026 (with Seiden interior viewing): adult 1,000 yen, high school 760 yen, elementary/junior high 370 yen, under 6 free.
- Getting there
Nearest station is Yui Rail Shuri Station; the castle is about 15 minutes on foot.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The restored Seiden interior opens on November 23, 2026. A ticket with a set date and time must be reserved in advance, for individuals and groups.
- Holders of a disability certificate and one caregiver enter free (show it at the ticket window).
Tips for Muslim visitors
- The main hall (Seiden) opens to the public from 23 November 2026. Viewing the inside of Seiden requires an advance reservation for a 30-minute time slot, to keep visitors safe and reduce crowding.
- Very heavy crowds are expected from 23 November to 6 December 2026, and group reservations for the inside of Seiden are not accepted in that period.
- Shurijo Chaya, inside the Keizuza/Yomotsuza buildings, serves traditional Ryukyuan sweets with sanpin (jasmine) tea and also serves as a free rest area.
- Inside many castle keeps you take off your shoes and climb steep, narrow wooden stairs. Wear socks and clothing that is comfortable for climbing.
- Castle grounds are large. Plan a prayer stop before or after your visit at one of the places to pray listed below.
- 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 Shuri Castle Park
Halal food near Shuri Castle Park
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: Naokijp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): oki-park.jp, visitokinawajapan.com, pref.okinawa.jp