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Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle

A World Heritage Site located in Kitanakagusuku Village, this castle from the Ryukyu Kingdom period was built by the famous 15th century general Gosamaru, and its six well-preserved walls and various stone masonry techniques are a highlight. It is a scenic spot with a magnificent view of the Chubu coastline.

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins is a gusuku from the time of the Kingdom of the Ryukyus, located on a hill about 160 meters above sea level in Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa Prefecture, and is said to have been extensively reconstructed in the mid-15th century by Gosamaru, a powerful governor of the Ryukyu Kingdom, to its current appearance. Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu".

The castle consists of six sections built of limestone using three different techniques: nosura-zukuri, nuno-zukuri, and aikata-zukuri, and it is outstandingly well preserved among the gusuku castles in Okinawa. It is recorded that Commodore Perry and his delegation visited Japan in 1853, and highly evaluated the elaborate construction techniques.

From the first and second enclosures, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Nakagusuku Bay, the Pacific Ocean coastline, and the Katsuren Peninsula. The area around the castle ruins is maintained as "Nakagusuku Park" and 100 parking spaces are available free of charge. It takes about 40 minutes from Naha Airport by car, and the tour takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

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Address: 503 Oshiro, Kitanakagusuku Village, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, Japan
Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 (until 18:00 from May to September), open year-round
Admission: Adults 400 yen, junior high and high school students 300 yen, elementary school students 200 yen, free for preschool children, 100 yen discount for groups (20 or more people)
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Opening hours and admission fees are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

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