Naha Okinawa Private Shore Excursion Ryukyu Kingdom Discovery

6 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Naha Okinawa Private Shore Excursion Ryukyu Kingdom Discovery, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: Japanese
Written guide: English
Operated by: M-Ride

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Pay on site Shurijo Castle
Not included: Entrance fees: Pay on site Tamaudun
Not included: Entrance fees: Pay on site Shikina-en
Not included: English-speaking guide

Itinerary

Shurijo Castle

40 min Admission not included

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.
Sonohyan Utaki Stone Gate

30 min

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.
Tamaudun

25 min Admission not included

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.
Shrikinjocho Stone-Path Road

20 min

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.
Shikina-gu

25 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

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.