The Lions Shuri Ishimine: A New Residence in Historic Okinawa
The Lions Shuri Ishimine is a new condominium development situated in the historically rich area of Shuri, Naha City, Okinawa. This 15-story reinforced concrete building, completed in February 2025, offers 54 residences with a blend of modern convenience and deep respect for local heritage. The property is designed with a coral-white exterior that reflects the southern sky, featuring traditional floral blocks and a dynamic gridwork pattern that creates a distinctive architectural identity.
According to the detailed agent notes, the property includes comprehensive parking facilities: a total of 64 parking spaces across 54 lots, comprising 52 outdoor flat spaces (including 4 tandem spaces that can accommodate 2 cars) and 12 indoor flat spaces (including 6 tandem spaces). As of March 2, 2026, there are 4 available bicycle parking spaces out of 10, with a monthly fee of 200 yen per bicycle. Monthly parking fees range from 3,000 to 12,000 yen per lot, with 4 lots currently available. The building is also equipped with 7 motorcycle parking spaces, all of which are occupied. The balconies range in size from 9.04 to 11.76 square meters. The construction confirmation number is No. Oki-Kaku R02160295 (January 5, 2021), and the developer is a member of the Japan Real Estate Association and the Greater Tokyo Real Estate Fair Trade Council.
Residences feature 3LDK+WIC layouts with unit sizes from 72.18 to 75.08 sqm. The development is a ZEH Oriented certified low-carbon building. Key amenities include all-slide storage, glass-top cooktops, dishwasher-dryers, round-line bathtubs, and advanced security systems with Tebra hands-free keys. Each unit comes with disaster preparedness supplies. The monthly management fee ranges from 13,780 to 14,280 yen, and the repair reserve fund is 8,370 to 8,710 yen, with a one-time payment of 837,000 to 871,000 yen due upon handover.
The location offers exceptional access. It is a 7-minute walk from the Yui Rail Ishimine Station, providing direct access to Shuri Station in 2 minutes, Naha's city center, and Naha Airport in 32 minutes. The area is steeped in the atmosphere of the Ryukyu Kingdom, with the iconic Shuri Castle nearby. An interesting historical fact is that Shuri was the capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom for centuries, and the castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the royal palace and administrative center. The closest major tourist attraction is the Shuri Castle Park, a symbol of Okinawa's unique cultural heritage, approximately 2.7km away by car.
