Shuri Castle Park
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N 26° 13.022 E 127° 43.126
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Shuri Castle Park in Okinawa, Japan.
Waymark Code: WM16Q9
Location: Japan
Date Posted: 02/03/2007
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Shuri Castle was part of the Kingdom of the Ryukyus. The original castle dates back to the 13th century and was rebuilt several times after being damaged by fire and finally destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The Castle was the Royal Court of the Ryuku's until 1879 when Japan annexed the Kingdom. The castle seen today was built in the late 1980's is a replica of the original.
Hours: Summer: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Winter: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Entrance: Adults: ¥800
High School and College Students: ¥600
Elementary: ¥300
Children under 6 years old admitted free of charge
Directions: From Naha Airport take Highway 58 north. Turn right at the Tomari Takahashi intersection. Continue on 58 for about 10 minutes. You will see a big, blue sign for the park. Follow the signs to the underground car park.
Accessibility: Full access
Condition: Partly ruined
Admission Charge?: yes
Website: [Web Link]
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