Shuri Castle

15th century1429Japan

CountryJapan

RegionOkinawa

Period15th century

Year Built1429

About Shuri Castle

The palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which was independent until 1879. Burned down four times, most recently in 2019. A unique blend of Chinese and Japanese architectural styles. The Shureimon gate appears on the 2,000 yen note.

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