Shuri Castle Park in Naha, Okinawa will host the "Spring Castle Festival 2026" from March 20 (Friday/Public Holiday) to March 22 (Sunday), 2026. The three-day event features a range of experience programs and performances for visitors of all ages, highlighting the park's appeal in spring.
Event Overview
- Event Name: Spring Castle Festival 2026
- Dates: March 20 (Fri/Public Holiday) – March 22 (Sun), 2026
- Venue: Shuri Castle Park (1-2 Shuri Kinjo-cho, Naha, Okinawa)
Shuri Children's Hata-gashira
Children perform the traditional Shuri performing art of "hata-gashira" (decorative pole banners) with great energy.
| Date | March 21 (Sat) |
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| Time | ①10:00 AM at Shurei-mon Gate Front, ②10:30 AM at Shimo-no-Otei, ③11:00 AM at Lawn Plaza, ④12:30 PM at various locations around Shuri |
Shuri Castle Photo Contest 2026
Photos taken inside Shuri Castle Park are being accepted for this contest. Award-winning works will be displayed within the park.
| Theme | "My Favorite Shuri Castle 2026" |
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| Submission Period | February 20 (Fri) – March 8 (Sun) |
| How to Apply | Instagram (#私が好きな首里城2026) or via dedicated form |
| Exhibition | March 20 (Fri/Public Holiday) – March 31 (Tue), 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM at the Viewing Deck (within paid area) *Exhibition viewing is free (separate admission fee required) |
Coral Dyeing Experience
Using coral fossils, visitors can create colorful T-shirts or mini tote bags.
| Dates | March 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
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| Venue | 1F Review Hall, Shuri Morikan |
| Fee | T-shirt: ¥3,000 / Tote bag: ¥2,000 |
Loom Weaving Workshop in suikara
Experience the traditional craftsmanship of Shuri weaving on a full-scale loom.
| Dates | March 20 (Fri/Public Holiday) – 22 (Sun) |
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| Venue | Shuri Dyeing and Weaving Hall suikara |
| Reservation | Advance reservation required (TEL: 098-917-6030) |
| Fee | ¥4,400 (tax included, with Shuri Castle admission ticket) |
Bankoku Shinryo no Kane Bell Craft Making
Try making a mask or a swaying paper mobile inspired by the famous Bankoku Shinryo no Kane bell.
| Dates | March 21 (Sat) – 22 (Sun), 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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| Venue | Reconstruction Exhibition Hall (within paid area) |
| Fee | Free (separate admission fee required) |
Honeybee Class
An easy-to-understand lesson on honeybee ecology, with honey tasting samples from around the world.
| Date | March 21 (Sat), 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM |
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| Venue | 1F Observatory Hall, Shuri Morikan |
| Fee | Free |
Sunset Guided Tour with the Awamori Queen
Explore the park grounds alongside a tour guide and the Awamori Queen to learn about Ryukyuan culture and history.
| Date | March 20 (Fri/Public Holiday), 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| Meeting Point | In front of the Gajumaru (banyan) tree at Shuri Morikan Lawn Plaza |
| Fee | ¥1,500 (advance reservation required from March 9 (Mon); separate admission fee required) |
For more details on all events, visit the official Shuri Castle Park website.
