Shuri-ikehatachō
in Naha Shi of Okinawa, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
26.221 and 127.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 26° 13' 14" and E 127° 43' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:11 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 6:44 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-26.233 and -52.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Sao Pedro
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Shuri-ikehatachō

Shuri-ikehatachō in Naha Shi (Okinawa) is a city in Japan about 964 mi (or 1,551 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital.

Local time in Shuri-ikehatachō is now 08:11 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Shuri-ikehatachō, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Naha Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), West. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Naha, Urasoe, Tomigusuku, Ginowan and Nanjo. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Evening Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

22°C (71 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

24°C (75 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

23°C (73 °F)
21°C (69 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

DoubleTree by Hilton Naha Shuri Castle

Address
0,4 mi
1-132-1 Shuri Yamagawa-choi
9038601 Naha
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Omoromachi Ekimae

Address
1,3 mi
1-6-6 Omoromachi
900-0006 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Toyoko Inn Okinawa Naha Shintoshin Omoromachi

Address
1,5 mi
1-2-27 Omoromachi
900-0006 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha-Omoromachi

Address
1,3 mi
1-1-12 Omoromachi,
900-0006 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Ocean Naha Kokusaidori

Address
1,4 mi
2 4 8, Asato, Naha city, Okinawa 902 0067, Japan.
9020067 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Daiwa Roynet Hotel Naha Kokusaidori

Address
1,5 mi
2-1-1, Asato, Naha-shi, Okinawa
902-0067 Asato,,Naha-Shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Azat Naha Kokusaidori (in Front of Asato Staion)

Address
1,4 mi
2-8-8, Asato
902-0067 Naha-shi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Royal Orion

Address
1,5 mi
1 2 21 Asato, Naha city, Okinawa 902 0067, Japan.
9020067 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Hotel Sun Queen

Address
1,5 mi
2 4 2 1, ASATO, NAHA, OKINAWA 902 0067, JAPAN.
9020067 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 1:00
Weekend: closed


Sunplaza Hotel (Okinawa)

Address
1,6 mi
138, Asato, Naha city, Okinawa 902 0067, Japan.
9020067 Okinawa
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Okinawa walk around with Freediver HD

Published: September 16, 2013
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Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Freediver HD

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Published: November 26, 2010
Length: 46:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: visitokinawajapan

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Published: November 07, 2011
Length: 59:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: visitokinawajapan

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Published: April 03, 2012
Length: 07:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: visitokinawajapan

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Published: October 28, 2012
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Published: January 30, 2010
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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Shureimon

Shureimon is a gate in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the second of Shuri Castle's main gates. It was built in the 16th century. The gate reflects strong Chinese influence, alongside indigenous religious traditions. The four Chinese characters framed on the gate - Shu, rei, no, and kuni, which mean 'Land of Propriety' - were added to the gate long after it was built.

Located at 26.2181, 127.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Okinawa Prefecture, Gates in Japan, Buildings and structures in Okinawa Prefecture

Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle is a Ryūkyūan castle in Shuri, Okinawa. It was the palace of the Ryūkyū Kingdom. In 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, it was almost completely destroyed. Beginning in 1992, it was reconstructed on the original site based on photographs, historical records, and memory.

Located at 26.217, 127.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Naha, Okinawa, Buildings and structures completed in 1992, Castles in Okinawa Prefecture, World Heritage Sites in Japan

Tamaudun

is a mausoleum in Shuri, Okinawa, built for Ryūkyūan royalty in 1501 by King Shō Shin, the third king of the second Shō dynasty a short distance from Shuri Castle. The site, covering an area of 2,442m², consists of two stone-walled enclosures, the three compartments of the mausoleum itself facing north and backed by a natural cliff to the south.

Located at 26.2183, 127.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Ryukyu Kingdom, World Heritage Sites in Japan, Mausoleums, Buildings and structures completed in 1501

Shikina-en

The gardens of Shikina-en are located on a small hill to the south of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The gardens were laid out in 1799 to embellish one of the residences of the Shō family, rulers of the Ryūkyū Kingdom; they were used for the reception of an envoy from China the following year.

Located at 26.2044, 127.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gardens in Okinawa Prefecture, Special Places of Scenic Beauty, World Heritage Sites in Japan

Shuri Station

Shuri Station (首里駅) is a railway station on the Okinawa Monorail located in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The station was originally planned to be named Tera Station (汀良駅), after the neighborhood within Shuri, but opened as Shuri Station on August 10, 2003. It serves the center of downtown Shuri, Shuri Castle, and its environs. Despite being the terminus, the station is designed much like all the others on the Okinawa Monorail.

Located at 26.2192, 127.726 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Okinawa Prefecture, Naha, Okinawa

Shuri, Okinawa

Shuri, Okinawa is a district of the city of Naha, Okinawa. It was formerly a separate city unto itself, and the royal capital of the Ryūkyū Kingdom. A number of famous historical sites are located in Shuri, including Shuri Castle, the Shureimon gate, Sunuhyan-utaki (a sacred space of the native Ryukyuan religion), and royal mausoleum Tamaudun, all of which are designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Located at 26.217, 127.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Naha, Okinawa

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts

Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts is a public university in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, founded in 1986.

Located at 26.2194, 127.719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1986, Japanese public universities, Art schools in Japan, Universities and colleges in Okinawa Prefecture

Sonohyan-utaki

Sonohyan-utaki is a sacred grove of trees and plants of the traditional indigenous Ryukyuan religion. It is located on the grounds of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa, a few paces away from the Shureimon castle gate.

Located at 26.2181, 127.717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Japan, Ryukyu Kingdom, Naha, Okinawa

Popular in vicinity

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かみやま: 普天間基地, かみやま (source)

capture of the webcam Naha: Tomarin Harbour

Naha: Tomarin Harbour, Naha (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Syuri, Shui, Shuri, Shuri-ikehatachō, 首里池端町