❮ Naha

Shuri Castle

首里城

museum in Naha

#4 in Naha / #833 in Japan

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Shuri Castle, located in Naha, Okinawa, is a historic castle that served as the royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom from 1429 until its annexation by Japan in 1879. Renowned for its distinctive Ryukyuan architectural style, the castle complex features a vibrant red main hall and intricate decorations that reflect a blend of Chinese, Japanese, and native Okinawan influences. Shuri Castle has been rebuilt several times throughout its history, most recently after being destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II and again after a devastating fire in 2019.

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