Shikinaen Garden

Shikinaen Garden

Shikinaen Garden, also known as Shikina-no-majiri during the Ryukyu Kingdom era, is one of the Ryukyuan gardens. It is located in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, covering an area of approximately 42,000 square meters. It was constructed during the reign of King Shō Mu of the Second Shō Dynasty and completed in 1799 (the fourth year of the Jiaqing era in the Qing Dynasty) during the reign of King Shō On. Initially, it was a place for the royal family of the Second Shō Dynasty to rest, vacation, and receive Chinese envoys sent for investiture ceremonies. The garden played a significant diplomatic role in the affairs of the Ryukyu royal court and is now one of the most famous tourist attractions in Okinawa Prefecture. In 2000, it was designated as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty in Japan.

Shikinaen is a strolling-style garden where visitors encounter different scenes as they walk along its paths. The garden’s architecture seamlessly blends traditional Chinese design with unique Ryukyuan styles. Centered around the Shinji Pond, it features wooden structures, arched bridges, pavilions, and woods arranged in a picturesque layout, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere that refreshes the mind. Although the region enjoys a tropical climate year-round, various flowers that bloom in different seasons are planted throughout the garden, allowing visitors to enjoy diverse sceneries while also experiencing the changing of the seasons.

Shikinaen Garden

Must-visit reason: The largest villa of the Ryukyu royal family

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Japan[Japan]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Okinawa Prefecture [Okinawa Prefecture]

City where the attraction is located: Naha [Naha]