Naha Okinawa Private Shore Excursion Ryukyu Kingdom Discovery
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin your private shore excursion with pickup directly from Naha Cruise Port. Travel comfortably in your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with other travelers, allowing you to enjoy each destination at your own pace. Begin at Shurijo Castle, the former royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and visit the sacred Sonohyan-utaki Ishimon stone gate. Continue to Tamaudun, the royal mausoleum of the Ryukyu kings. Walk along the historic Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved Road, surrounded by traditional scenery and subtropical greenery. Next, visit Shikina-en, a former royal villa and traditional Ryukyuan garden built to entertain important guests. The driver speaks Japanese, with communication assisted by a translation app. Before your tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook about the itinerary and sightseeing locations. Pre-tour customer support is available in English. Return to Naha Cruise Port in time for your ship’s departure.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Full refund if your cruise ship is unable to dock
What's not
- Pay on site Shurijo Castle
- Pay on site Tamaudun
- Pay on site Shikina-en
- English-speaking guide
Itinerary
Explore Shurijo Castle, the former royal palace and political center of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Discover the history and distinctive culture of Okinawa while exploring this symbolic site of the former kingdom.
Visit Sonohyan-utaki Ishimon, a sacred stone gate near Shurijo Castle. During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, the king prayed here for safe journeys when leaving the castle.
Visit Tamaudun, the royal mausoleum of the Second Sho Dynasty. Explore the historic stone structures where members of the Ryukyuan royal family were laid to rest and discover an important part of the kingdom’s history.
Walk along the historic Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-Paved Road, a surviving section of an important road from the Ryukyu Kingdom era. Enjoy the traditional limestone pavement, stone walls, and subtropical scenery.
Explore Shikina-en, a former royal villa and garden of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Stroll around the tranquil pond and traditional buildings while discovering a distinctive landscape influenced by both Ryukyuan and Chinese culture.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- M-Ride
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Naha
- Its from-price is 397% above the median of the 105 experiences we list in Naha.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Naha
Naha is the capital of Okinawa, a subtropical port city with the Ryukyu kingdom's hilltop castle, a lively market street and Okinawan cooking.
Naha is the capital and main port of Okinawa Prefecture, on the west coast of Okinawa's main island in the East China Sea. For centuries it served the Ryukyu Kingdom, whose kings lived at Shuri Castle on a hill above the city, and the castle site and the nearby Tamaudun royal tombs are part of a World Heritage listing. Kokusai-dori, the International Street, runs through the centre lined with shops, and Makishi Public Market sells fish and pork.
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