Katsuuren Castle Ruins

Katsuren Castle Ruins is located in Uruma City and is one of the oldest historical gusuku in Okinawa. It was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000.\n\nThe castle, built on a hillside, offers an excellent view of the east coast of Uruma City and the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful curves of the stone walls are distinctive, and the silhouette of the curved castle walls is a popular photo spot against the sunset.\n\nNear the ruins of the castle, there are also historical buildings such as the Nakamura Family Residence, where visitors can enjoy a cultural stroll. It takes about 1 hour from Naha by car.