In a nutshell

Shureimon is a beautiful castle gate that serves as the facade of Shuri Castle, a World Cultural Heritage Site, which was built between approximately 1527 and 1555. 'Shurei' means 'observance of etiquette' and 'a land of observance of etiquette', which is written on the horizontal plaque in the center of the Shurei Gate. It means 'Ryukyu is a country that observes etiquette.'

Main stops

Shuri Castle
Kokusai Dori
Makishi market and Tsuboya district

The programme

Shuri Castle: photo stop in front of the Shurei Gate.

Kokusai Street: each alley next to Kokusai Street has a unique atmosphere like the ‘Heiwa-dori Shopping Street’ and public market. It has the look and feel of an old-style building. Here you will find colorful local fisheries and authentic Okinawa products, gourmet food. Tsuboya Ceramics Street is full of pottery specialty shops and exhibition halls, while Ukishima Street and Sakurazaka Street are the latest hobbies of young people. Enjoy your shopping time here and buy your memorable items.

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