Ruins of Nakijin Castle
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This is the site of a historical gusuku (castle) on the Motobu Peninsula in northern Okinawa.
The castle of King Kitayama (Nakijin Castle), which flourished before the Ryukyu Kingdom, was located here, but later it became a battlefield and the castle was destroyed by fire, so now only stone walls remain. Within the castle walls, there are sanctuaries (Utaki) where gods are enshrined.
How to play at Nakijin Castle Ruins
There is a Utaki (=holiest place) called Soitsugi, where people prayed for a good harvest, and even today it is an important place to offer prayers, so if you like power spots, this is a sightseeing spot you cannot miss.
Early reservations are recommended as they fill up quickly.
Ruins of Nakijin CastleDetails of
| Location | (in Japanese history)View in Google Maps) |
| Access | By Car: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes northward on Route 58 from Naha Airport.
BusGet on the bus at "Kencho kita-guchi" bus stop → Get off at "Nakijin castle ruins entrance" bus stop → Walk 20 minutes → Arrive at Nakijin castle ruins |
| parking lot | - |
| toilet | - |
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