Okinawa 1 Day Itinerary (Shuri Castle, Kokusai Dori)

Tour the remains of Shuri Castle, the ancient palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom which prospered from the 15th century to the 19th century. Along with a wooden state palace that has been touted as the largest of its kind in the kingdom, you can see various valuable examples of architecture that have been registered as World Heritage sites.

A royal mausoleum that was built in the 16th century. Take a walk through the group of historic sites of the royal family. After the tour, take a break for lunch. Nearby, there is the popular café/restaurant Ashibiuna that was restored from an old Okinawan house. You can sample some of that Okinawan cuisine that can only be found locally.

These are the remains of a road that had been constructed as a path going from Shuri Castle to the southern part of the island. The existing stone-paved path has the feeling of the ancient Ryukyus. Taking a taxi to Shikina-en Gardens is convenient.

Tour Shikina-en that was once used for recuperation and hospitality by the Ryukyuan Royal Family. Relax in this exotic garden that brought together the charm of Japanese and Chinese-style gardens.

The central business district of the city of Naha where you can enjoy shopping and local foods only found in Okinawa. There are also many izakayas and restaurants, and the area is lively right into the wee hours thanks to the locals and tourists.