Discover the vibrant city of Naha in Okinawa on a full-day private tour with a knowledgeable and licensed guide. Customize your itinerary and explore the must-see spots of this subtropical paradise!
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Shuri Castle - IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The main buildings of Shuri Castle were destroyed by fire in the night of October 31, 2019. The city hopes to rebuild the main building by 2022, the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s reversion to Japan.
A city district of Naha today, Shuri is the name of the former capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Shuri Castle (首里城, Shurijō) served as the administrative center and residence of the Ryukyu kings for several centuries until Okinawa became a Japanese prefecture in 1879. The castle is included as one of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of the Ryukyu Kingdom sites.
Shuri Castle was originally built in the late 1300s, and played an integral role in the political unification of the island. Wars and fires destroyed the castle multiple times over the centuries, most recently in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The current buildings are beautiful reconstructions dating from 1992. The approach to the castle’s central buildings leads through multiple gates, including the well known Shureimon Gate. The castle’s hilltop location allows for nice views over Naha along the way.
- Meet up with guide on foot in designated Naha Area
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from ‘What to expect’ list
- Entrance fee, Transportation fees, Lunch, Other personal expenses
- Private transportation
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced English-speaking tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Naha area of Okinawa!
Okinawa offers a unique experience of your stay in Japan due to its relatively distant location from the main island of Honshu and the consequential subtropical to tropical climate. Your private guide can fill you in on the details and much more on this full-day walking tour of Okinawa, the capital city of Naha in particular.
Start your day with a morning pickup at your hotel, let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that’s best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
This tour is on foot. Pick up is on foot.
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
