Shurijo Castle stood proud and majestic as the center of politics, diplomacy, and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Appearing before your eyes as you proceed through the many solemn castle gates, is the greatest structure of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Noted for its cultural and historical significance in the distinctive archeological style that combined the castle-building cultures of both China and Japan, as well as the high skills in the stonework, Shurijo Castle was registered as a World Heritage Site.
Within the park are numerous cultural properties such as the Shureimon, Sonohyan-Utaki Ishimon, Enkakuji Temple Site and many more.

General Map of the Facilities