Enjoy the view and Stone Walls in World Heritage Site “Nakagusuku Castle Ruins”
Vast castle ruins
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Nakagusuku castle is a castle built on ridge line of the mountains. The castle remains are preserved impressively in area size of over 110 thousand ㎡.
See the development of stone wall techniques
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To build stone walls, Nozura-zumi method (piling up stones in natural shapes), Nuno-zumi method ( piling up the square shaped stones), and most high technique method "Aikata zumi" is used.
Great Well "Uhuga"
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Although it was built on top of the hill, well was also made for water supply in case of battles. It explains how water was important to survive in a long term war. Well was set by the stone staircase.
8 Worshipping Spots
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This place in photo is for worshipping Shuri king from afar in ancient times. Also places for worshipping Amagoinu-utaki (for rain) and Kudaka in Okinawa myth is near by.
Feel the history of Okinawa
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This is one of the biggest room in the castle. You can feel the breeze of historical Okinawa with a beautiful ocean view and beautifully patterned stone walls.
Address | Okinawa, Nakagami-gun, Kitanakagusuku-son, Ogusuku 503 |
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Tell | 098-935-5719 |
URL | https://www.nakagusuku-jo.jp/ |
Business hours | 8:30~17:00 (Closes at 18:00 from May to September) |
Regular holiday | No holidays (Depending on weather and condition of the castle ruins, viewing might be regulated. |
Admission fee | Adults 400 yen, Middle~High School Students 300 Yen, Primary School Children 200 yen |