Tour Overview
Travel back in time in Naha, Okinawa! This tour includes the World Heritage site Shurijo Castle, the stone paths of Kinjo-cho, and the traditional Ryukyu craft of coral dyeing. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Naha, eliminating transportation worries! Recommended for families or friends traveling with friends!
Attractions | Shurijo Castle + Coral Dyeing Tour (Includes Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in Naha)
#1 Coral Dyeing Experience | Traditional Okinawan Handicraft Experience
Okinawa is a coral island, and coral dyeing is a traditional Ryukyu craft. Using fossilized coral reefs, vibrant pigments are applied to T-shirts, Japanese wraps, shopping bags, and other items, creating unique, personalized items. Since ancient times, coral has been cherished by locals as a symbol of protection and good fortune. This unique coral dyeing experience, using coral as a lucky charm, is a must-do in Okinawa.
#2 Shuri Castle | A Must-See Attraction in Okinawa
Shuri Castle doesn't have a precise founding date, but it served as the capital after Shuri Anji Sho Hashira unified the three mountains and established the Ryukyu Kingdom in 1426. The castle has endured numerous fires and reconstructions, and was even demolished by the Shuri Council in 1923. After considerable turmoil, it was finally decided to remain. Shuri Castle sits at an altitude of approximately 120 meters. While not high, it does require a slight climb to reach. To appreciate its majestic beauty, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes!
Shuri Castle was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000. The vibrant vermilion main hall, the Shureimon Gate, which features on the 2,000 yen bill, and the observation deck offering sweeping views of Naha city offer breathtaking views! The park is divided into paid and free areas.
*Entrance to the main hall requires a separate ticket. Adults 820 yen / High school students 620 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 310 yen*
#2 Kinjo-cho Stone-paved Road
The Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-paved Road is an ancient stone-paved road located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is designated a designated historic site of Okinawa Prefecture and one of Japan's 100 Roads. This stone-paved road was originally part of the Shinju-do Road. Built in 1522 during the Second Sho Dynasty, the Shinju-do Road was a 10-kilometer-long official road. However, during the Battle of Okinawa, the Shinju-do Road was destroyed, leaving only the 238-meter-long section of the road within Kinjo-cho. This is the Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-paved Road we see today. This preserved ancient Japanese official road is well worth a visit.
Tour Pricing
The cost includes:
Round-trip hotel transfers to Naha city, coral dyeing experience fee, consumption tax, and insurance.
*Children under 2 years old are welcome to accompany the tour, but are not eligible for the experience. (They only need to pay the insurance fee.)
The cost does not include:
The cost of visiting the Shurijo Castle main hall, other personal expenses, and meals are not included
Cancellation Clauses
Cancellations made 14 days before the start of the trip will receive a full refund (a $200 handling fee will be charged per order).
Cancellations made 7-13 days (including the 7th day) before the start of the trip will incur a 20% handling fee.
Cancellations made 4-6 days (including the 4th day) before the start of the trip will incur a 40% handling fee.
Cancellations made 3 days (including the 3rd day) before the start of the trip will not receive a refund.
Rescheduling requests due to personal reasons will be deemed cancellations and will be handled in accordance with the cancellation policy outlined above.
No refunds will be given if participants cancel their participation due to reasons not attributable to the organizer.
In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, Tripbaa will proactively notify you of a postponement or refund.
A $200 handling fee will be charged for each refund.
