Naha Okinawa Private Shore Excursion Ryukyu Kingdom Discovery

6 hoursJapanese, EnglishBook 2 days aheadNaha, Japan

From

$529

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.

Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Full refund if your cruise ship is unable to dock

Not included

Pay on site Shurijo Castle
Pay on site Tamaudun
Pay on site Shikina-en
English-speaking guide

Choose your option

2 options

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What you'll do

Shurijo Castle
1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha, Japan
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.
40 minAdmission not included
Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate
3 Shuritonokuracho, Naha, Japan
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.
30 min
Tamaudun
Shurikinjocho, Naha, Japan
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.
25 minAdmission not included
Shrikinjocho Stone-Path Road
Shurikinjocho, Naha, Japan
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.
20 min
Shikina-gu
4-1-43 Hantagawa, Naha, Japan
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.
25 minAdmission not included

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

Pickup details

Your driver will be waiting at the cruise port exit holding a name board.

Even if the pickup location on your booking differs from your actual terminal or arrival gate, the driver will meet you at your actual arrival location. Check the pre-arrival instructions in advance.