Editing Shuri Castle (section)

===Buildings===
All of the buildings located at Shurijo are modern reconstructions, the originals being lost in 1945.
* {{Nihongo||番所|Bandokoro}} – located south of the ''Una'', and paired with the ''Nanden'', originally the main reception area, currently housing a museum. The two were built between 1621 and 1627.
* {{Nihongo||北殿|Hokuden}} or {{Nihongo||北御殿|Nishi nu udun}} – the "North Hall", located north of the ''Una'', originally a judicial and administrative center where ''Sapposhi'' (Chinese envoys) were also received, currently housing a museum and gift-shop. Originally called the ''Nishi-no-udun'' or ''Giseiden'', it was built around 1506–1521.
* {{Nihongo||系図座|Keizuza}} – located east of the ''Shicha-nu-una'', originally the government office responsible for the genealogy of noble families, currently housing a tearoom and stage for Ryukyuan dance shows.
* {{Nihongo||近習詰所|Kinju-tsumesho}} – a work area for high-officials (such as the ''Kinju-gashira'', ''Kinju-yaku'', and ''Hisa''), currently a passageway between the ''Nanden'' and ''Seiden''.
* {{Nihongo||黄金御殿|Kugani-udun}} – private area for the king, his wife, and mother, south of the ''Seiden''. Originally dated to at least 1671, and rebuilt by 1715, it connected the ''Nanden'' to ''Oku-shoin''. Inner rooms included the ''Suzuhiki'' and ''Ochane-zume''.
* {{nihongo||南殿|Nanden (fee nu udun)}} – the "South Hall", formerly an entertainment area for Satsuma envoys, currently an exhibition space.
* {{nihongo||二階御殿|Ni-kei-udun}} – a sitting room for the king linked to the ''Seidan''. Built in 1765, it was later extended south in 1874.
* {{nihongo||女官居室|Nyokan-kyoshitsu}} or {{Nihongo||城人御詰所|Gushikunchu utsumesho}} – unknown function. Located north of the ''Kushino-una''.
* {{nihongo||奥書院|Oku-shoin}} – rest house for the king, south of the ''Seiden'', originally dated to at least 1715.
* {{nihongo||鎖之間|Sasumoma}} – anteroom located south of the ''Nanden'' for royal princes, and guest/official reception area.
* {{nihongo||正殿|Seiden}} or {{Nihongo||百浦添御殿|Mundashii udun}} – the "Main Hall", also called the State Palace, was situated to the east of the ''Una'', but facing west towards China, and contains the throne room and royal living and ceremonial areas. The western facade includes two 4.1 meter high ''Dai-Ryu Chu'' (Great Dragon Pillars), crafted of sandstone from [[Yonaguni Island]], and symbols of the king. The left dragon is called ''Ungyou'', and the right is ''Agyou'', and these motifs are replicated throughout the building including the roof. Other decorative elements include ''botan'' ([[peony]] flowers), ''shishi'' (golden dragons), and ''zuiun'' (clouds). The ''Shichagui'' (first floor) was where the king personally conducted affairs of state and ceremonies. The ''Usasuka'' was the lower area in front of where the king sat, with the ''Hira-usasuka'' (side-areas) flanking either side. The second floor included the ''Ufugui'', the area for the queen and her attendants, and the ''Usasuku'', the upper main throne room of the king. Behind it are the ''Osenmikocha'', chambers where the king would pray daily. According to historical records, the ''Seiden'' was burned down and rebuilt five times (most recently in 2019), and was also used as the prayer hall for a Shinto shrine between 1923–1945.
* {{nihongo||書院|Shoin}} – study and office of the king, south of the ''Nanden'', where Chinese/Satsuma officials were entertained when visiting.
* {{nihongo||首里杜館|Suimuikan}} – cultural/exhibition center, gift shop, and restaurant area.
* {{nihongo||供屋|Tomoya}} – unknown function, but now housing the [[Bridge of Nations Bell]] replica.
* {{nihongo||世誇殿|Yohokoriden (Yuufukui udun}} – immediately east of the ''Seiden'', it was the regular sleeping area for unmarried princesses, and the location of the ascension ceremony.
* {{nihongo||用物座|Youmoutsuza}} – paired building with the ''Keizuza'', which dealt with the goods and materials used inside the castle.
* {{nihongo||寄満|Yuinchi}} – royal food preparation area, connected to the ''Kugani-udun'', dated to at least 1715. Attendants included the ''Hocho'' (chef) and ''Agama'' (female servants).