Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle

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What is Nakagusuku Castle Ruins?

A Japanese castle that existed in Kitanakagusuku and Nakagusuku villages, Nakagami County, Okinawa Prefecture, it is a historic castle ruin known as the gusuku (castle) of Gosamaru, the 15th century King Shotaikyu of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

The castle was built in a straight line from northeast to southwest on a 160-meter-high hill along Nakagusuku Bay on the east coast of Okinawa Island, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in December 2000.

Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle

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It is famous for having survived the ravages of World War II and is the most intact in the prefecture.

It is also known as a scenic spot, and standing on the castle wall, you can see Nakagusuku Bay (Pacific Ocean) to the east and the East China Sea to the west, as well as the Katsuren Peninsula, Chinen Peninsula, and even the surrounding oceanic islands, making it a great place to view Okinawa's spectacular scenery.

Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle

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Details of Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Location	(in Japanese history)View in Google Maps)
Access	Car]Approximately 40 minutes from Naha Airport by expressway Bus] From Yui Rail (Okinawa Monorail) Asahibashi Station, walk 3 minutes to Naha Bus Terminal → 50 minutes by bus No. 30. Bus stop: Get off at Nakagusuku Elementary School, 3 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot
parking lot	ant
toilet	-
Business Hours	8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (May-September: -18:30, admission until 30 minutes before closing)