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Shikina-en Gardens, an harmonious garden that mixes Chinese, Japanese and Ryukyuan styles

Located two kilometers south of Shurijo Castle, Shikina-en Gardens was the second home of the Ryukyuan kings and was also called the southern residence. Built around 1800, it welcomed envoys from the Chinese imperial government, called Sapposhi. Centered on a pond that is designed after the Chinese character for “heart”, the garden offers a wonderful promenade with a pond where floats a hexagonal Chinese-style building linked by an arched stone bridge. On the north side is the Ikutokusen spring while on the south side is Kankodai, an observatory platform.

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Designated a national special scenic spot on March 30 2000.
Inscribed on the Register of World Heritage Sites in December 2000 as "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu."

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Admission Fee(adult)	300JPY Group rates(20 or more persons):240yen
Admission Fee(junior high school students and under)	100JPY Group rates(20 or more persons):80yen
Admission Fee(children under elementary school students)	Free of Charge

Opening Hours・Regular holiday

Opening Hours

Open Hours(Apr.-Sep.)	9:00～18:00 Last entry at 17:30
Open Hours(Oct.-Mar.)	9:00～17:30 Last entry at 17:00
Regular holiday	every Wednesday
Remarks	If it falls on holiday, it will be close on the following day.

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Facility Information・Contact

Address	421-7, Maji,Naha-City, Okinawa Prefecture ,902-0072
Phone	098-855-5936
Access1	Approximately 30min. from Naha Airport by Car (open road)
Access2	Approximately 20min. from Okinawa Expressway: Naja I.C. by Car (open road)
Access3	Approximately 5min. from Nearest bus stop: Shikina En Mae by Walk Stop for line: 1, 5