Naha, Okinawa · Japan
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000Shuri Castle tickets: ¥400
Main adult ticket: Paid area of the castle, until 21 November 2026. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
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- Paid area of the castle, until 21 November 2026Child price for primary and junior high school pupils; high school students ¥300Child ¥160¥400
- Paid area, including the rebuilt main hall (Seiden), from 23 November 2026Child price for primary and junior high school pupils; high school students ¥760. To go inside the Seiden, book a timed ticket (no extra charge)Child ¥370¥1,000
- Groups of 20 or more, from 23 November 2026Until 21 November ¥320, children ¥120. Also given to holders of a Yui Rail one-day or two-day passChild ¥300¥800
- Annual pass, from 23 November 2026¥800 (children ¥320) until 21 NovemberChild ¥740¥2,000
- Free area of the castle groundsFree
Main ticket ¥400 (about US$3 · £2, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 6 go free, as do disabled visitors with one carer. Okinawa residents aged 70 and over go free with ID.
Opening hours
Paid area April to November 8:30am to 7pm (last entry 6:30pm); December to March 8:30am to 6pm (last entry 5:30pm). Free area 8am to 7:30pm (6:30pm December to March). The park is closed all day on 22 November 2026 and until midday on 23 November, when the main hall opens to the public.
Booking
Buy on the day at the Kofukumon ticket office or online as an e-ticket. From 23 November 2026 a dated, timed ticket booked online is needed to see inside the main hall. Group tickets are sold only at the ticket office.
World Heritage site
Part of Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, on UNESCO's list since 2000. Listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
World Heritage sites
None within 100 km. The nearest is Amami-Oshima Island, Tokunoshima Island, Northern part of Okinawa Island, and Iriomote Island, 282 km (175 miles) away.
Questions
How much does it cost to visit Shuri Castle?
The main adult ticket (Paid area of the castle, until 21 November 2026) costs ¥400, about US$3 · £2. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit Shuri Castle for free?
Children under 6 go free, as do disabled visitors with one carer. Okinawa residents aged 70 and over go free with ID.
When is Shuri Castle open?
Paid area April to November 8:30am to 7pm (last entry 6:30pm); December to March 8:30am to 6pm (last entry 5:30pm). Free area 8am to 7:30pm (6:30pm December to March). The park is closed all day on 22 November 2026 and until midday on 23 November, when the main hall opens to the public.
Do you need to book Shuri Castle tickets in advance?
Buy on the day at the Kofukumon ticket office or online as an e-ticket. From 23 November 2026 a dated, timed ticket booked online is needed to see inside the main hall. Group tickets are sold only at the ticket office.
Is Shuri Castle a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, on UNESCO's list since 2000, listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.