Katsuren castle- the world heritage site excavated ancient Roman currency
One of the oldest castle
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Using the different heights of the site, the castle is surrounded with the solid walls and designed especially for protection. Since then, the castle is also known as a citadel of iron walls.
The first barrier tricks
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Katsuren castle ruins are inside the section surrounded by kuruwa style walls.
The long staircase to "San-no-kuruwa" was made on purpose to deter enemies by making them climb up a long way and also be able to attack them from above the wall.
Predict the building in those days
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"Ni-no-kuruwa" used to be an area for the "Densha" building for public office in those days. There was many pillars lined up above the base stones.
Beautiful and functional staircase
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As you go further, the staircase decreases it's width. This was again configured for protection, so the less and less enemies can go up at a time.
360 degrees panorama view
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Katsuren castle is located on the top of a mountain, and there's no mountain as high as the castle. 360 degrees panorama view with the Nakagusuku bay and kaichu-doro is enjoyable from the top.
Address | Okinawa, Uruma City, Katsuren Haebaru 3908 |
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Tell | 098-978-7373 |
URL | http://katsurenjo.jp/ |
Business hours | Nothing particular (※Mind your steps for sightseeing in the dark at night) |
Regular holiday | No holidays |
Admission fee | Free |