Naha Shuri Walking Tour

Overview

This walking tour covers the highlight of Ryukyu Kingdom historic sites.
Okinawa was once an independent kingdom called Ryukyu (1429-1879).
The tour is about 1.5 km walk on mostly flat surfaces.

You will visit the following places:
Meet at Shuri monorail station.

Ryutan Street,
Enkakuji Temple Gate
Shurei Gate at Shuri castle park
Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate
Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum.

**Pictures used on this page are downloaded from Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau. (c) OCVB

Meeting place

Your guide will wait at the Shuri station.

Route

1

Enkakuji Temple Gate

Enkakuji Temple was constructed in 1494 and was the family temple for the kings of the Second Sho Shi Dynasty.
2

Shurei Gate

Shure Gate was first constructed between 1527 and 1555, and it was designated as a National Treasure in 1933,
but it was destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa.
The gate was reconstructed in 1958 and since then, it continues to be a symbol of Okinawa and
draws many visitors.
3

Tamaudun Royal Mosoleum

Tamaudun Mausoleum was built in the early 16th century
as the mausoleum for the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Details

Location Okinawa
Languages English
Max participants Up to 6 people
Activity duration About 4 hours

Things to know

The minimum number to operate this walking tour is 2 people.

This tour does not include the admission fee at Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum.
300 Japanese yen / person

No meals/drinks are included.

Okinawa's summer is hot and humid, so this walking tour will start early in the morning at 8am.
Please bring a hat, sunglasses, comfortable shoes and water.

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