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Nakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Nakagusuku Castle
- Nearest stationTedako-Uranishi Station 7.5 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site
Nakagusuku Castle (中城城, Nakagusuku jō; Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku fortification located in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan. It is known for being the best-preserved of any gusuku ruins, and the six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku.
From the Wikipedia article “Nakagusuku Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nakagusuku Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tedako-Uranishi Station, 7.5 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 25 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Nakagusuku Castle?
- Tedako-Uranishi Station. It is 7.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Nakagusuku Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nakamura House: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Sakima Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Chatan Castle: Bérangère444 (CC BY 4.0), Okinawa Zoo & Museum: kazu2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan): Kiken68 (CC0), Okinawa Municipal Museum: Bérangère444 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
