Experience the history of Okinawa on this audio guide tour of Shurijo Castle. Admire the beautiful historical buildings and castle grounds.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- Japanese
- Optional audio guide
- English, Japanese, Chinese
Experience
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the culture of Okinawa at Shurijo Castle Park
- Learn about the history of Ryukyu, which fuses the cultures of China and Japan
- Enjoy a local traditional meal for lunch
Full description
At the beginning of the tour, a local representative will greet you and give you an audio guide with headphones. The host will lead you to each spot as you listen to the audio guide for detailed explanations of the castle and its architecture. Shurijo Castle was the center of politics, foreign diplomacy, and culture during the Ryukyu Kingdom.
You will see most of the major spots in the castle and its grounds, including the Shureimon Gate, Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate, Ryuhi Spring, Rokokumon Gate, Kofukumon Gate, Shicha-no-Una, Hoshinmon Gate, Kyo-no-Uchi, and Nishi-no-Azana. After the audio tour of the castle, you will then enjoy a lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
Includes
- Use of audio guide
- Earphones
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
- Children under 5 years
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
Covid-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
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Meeting point
Meet your host in front of Shurijo Castle Park General Information Center. Look for the red post box.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- Please wear comfortable shoes as a good amount of walking involved
- If you have any dietary restrictions, please provide this at check-out. Be advised not all dietary restrictions can be met
- The tour itinerary may be changed, depending on conditions on the day
- For the 10:00 AM departure, lunch will be after Shurijo Castle Park
- For the 1:00 PM departure, lunch will be before Shurijo Castle Park