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Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Chatan Castle
- Nearest stationTedako-Uranishi Station 7.9 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Chatan Castle (Japanese: 北谷城跡, romanized: Chatan jōato), or Chatan Gusuku (Okinawan: 北谷城, romanized: Chatan gusuku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku located in Chatan, Okinawa. It was built on a Ryūkyū limestone hill topping at an altitude of 44. 7 metres, and consists in five enclosures for a total area of 16,600 square metres.
From the Wikipedia article “Chatan Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Chatan Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Tedako-Uranishi Station, 7.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 17 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Chatan Castle?
- Tedako-Uranishi Station. It is 7.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Chatan Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Chatan Museum: Bérangère444 (CC BY 4.0), Ireibaru Site: Bérangère444 (CC BY 4.0), Sakima Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Okinawa Municipal Museum: Bérangère444 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nakamura House: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Okinawa Zoo & Museum: kazu2 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
