Japan Midokoro / Okinawa Prefecture / Nanjō-shi / Tamagusuku Castle
Nanjō-shi, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Tamagusuku Castle
- Nearest stationKochinda Station 6.0 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Tamagusuku Castle (玉城城, Tamagusuku jō; Okinawan: Tamagushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa Island; according to the Chūzan Seikan, it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion.
From the Wikipedia article “Tamagusuku Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tamagusuku Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nanjō-shi, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kochinda Station, 6.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 12 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tamagusuku Castle?
- Kochinda Station. It is 6.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tamagusuku Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ōzato Castle: Dwcarlso (CC BY-SA 4.0), Itokazu Castle: Shig ISO (CC BY 2.0), Sashiki Castle: Sturmgewehr88 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Sefa-utaki: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0), Yonabaru Station: Unknown pre-war photographer (Public domain), Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum: Syohei Arai (CC BY-SA 4.0)
