Shikina-en Garden
A historic villa of the Ryukyu Kingdom with a traditional residence, walking paths, and a tranquil pond.
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A historic villa of the Ryukyu Kingdom with a traditional residence, walking paths, and a tranquil pond.
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- Opening hours
- Mon09:00–17:30Tue09:00–17:30WedClosedThu09:00–17:30Fri09:00–17:30Sat09:00–17:30Sun09:00–17:30
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +81 98-855-5936
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Shikinaen was a villa of the Ryukyu royal family and a place for receiving Chinese investiture envoys. Completed in 1799, it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2000. The strolling garden is centered on a heart-shaped pond, with a wooden palace, stone arch bridges, pavilions, and trees. It blends Chinese garden elements with Ryukyuan architecture; follow the circular path to see the pond and seasonal plants from different angles.
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