Shuri Spots

A short, growing list of key sights within walking distance of Shuri Castle. We are translating spots in batches, prioritizing World Heritage sites and stops on the main walking routes. For the complete list (89 spots, Japanese only), see the full Japanese spot directory.

• Shurijo Castle Park (the Seiden)

  0 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 1 hr 30 min

• Sonohyan-utaki Stone Gate

  3 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 10 min

• Shureimon Gate

  3 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 10 min

• Benzaiten Hall & Enkanchi Pond

  4 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 15 min

• Ryutan Pond

  5 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 20 min

• Ruins of Enkakuji Temple

  5 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 15 min

• Tamaudun

  6 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 30 min

• Sairaiin Temple (Daruma-dera)

  7 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 20 min

• Banshoin Temple

  7 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 20 min

• Kinjocho Stone-Paved Road

  8 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 40 min

• Zuisen Distillery

  8 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 45 min

• Shikina Distillery

  8 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 20 min

• Kanagusuku Murayaa

  9 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 10 min

• Kanagusuku Ufuhijaa

  9 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 5 min

• Ankokuji Temple

  10 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 15 min

• Shuri Soba

  10 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 40 min

• Sakiyama Park

  10 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 20 min

• The Great Akagi Trees of Kinjo

  10 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 15 min

• Shuri Kannondo Temple (Jigenin)

  12 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 20 min

• Seikoji Temple

  15 min from Shuri Castle ・ About 15 min