Shuri Castle’s rebuilt main hall opens to visitors on 23 Nov
Seven years after the 2019 fire, the main hall (Seiden) of Shuri Castle in Naha opens to the public at noon on 23 November 2026.
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What changes
The interior of the reconstructed main hall opens to the public from noon on 23 November 2026.
The park has announced revised admission fees and an advance-reservation system for viewing inside the main hall.
- Who it affects
- Anyone visiting Okinawa from late November 2026.
- When
- From noon, 23 November 2026.
- Where
- Okinawa
- Official source
- Shuri Castle Park official site (notices of 4 Jun, 31 Jul and 28 Sep 2026) ↗ Japanese
What to do
Book a main-hall viewing slot in advance on the park’s site. The park is closed all day on 22 November and on the morning of 23 November.
Also reported by: japan-guide.com report (18 Jul 2026) ↗
Last checked against the official source: 21 October 2026. Spotted a change? Tell us.