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Naha’s newest hotel is made from Okinawan culture — literally

While standard rooms at the Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha may run you around ?25,000 to ?35,000 per night, more luxury suites like this one are available for travelers with yen to burn.

While standard rooms at the Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha may run you around ?25,000 to ?35,000 per night, more luxury suites like this one are available for travelers with yen to burn. | ZORIA PETKOSKA

By Zoria Petkoska
Staff writer

Jan 30, 2026

Naha – The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Naha is built with literal history in its walls.

The exterior renovation of the main hall of Naha’s iconic Shuri Castle, which burned to the ground in a 2019 fire, was completed in late 2025. Though work on the structure’s interior will continue until autumn, the soul of the UNESCO World Heritage Site also lives on in the Okinawan capital’s newest hotel.

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