Shuri Castle (Okinawa): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Fukuoka
Shuri Castle is a museum in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Fukuoka, about 860 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 首里城 |
| Location | Naha, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Shuri Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Hakata Station | about 860 km (straight line) |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 1017 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 1201 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1958 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Treasure of Japan, Historic Site of Japan |
| Interest among English readers | about 5,900 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 26.21703, 127.71948 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://oki-park.jp/shurijo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Shuri Station, about 0.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (首里城) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Enkaku-ji – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Sonohyan-utaki – Historic site, less than 1 km away
- Shureimon – Historic site, less than 1 km away
- Shurijo Castle Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- No. 1 Middle School Apprentice Team Information Exhibition Room – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.