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Nanjō-shi, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Ōzato Castle
- Nearest stationKochinda Station 5.0 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Ōzato Castle (大里城, Ōzato jō; Okinawan: Ufuzatu Gushiku), officially Shimasoe-Ōzato Castle (島添大里城, Shimasoe-Ōzato jō; Okinawan: Shimashii-Ufuzatu Gushiku), is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the Ōzato neighborhood of the city of Nanzan and used until 1429. It has been protected by Japan's central government as a National Historic Site since 2012.
From the Wikipedia article “Ōzato Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Ōzato Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nanjō-shi, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kochinda Station, 5.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 6 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Ōzato Castle?
- Kochinda Station. It is 5.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Ōzato Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tamagusuku Castle: Mocchy at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain), Itokazu Castle: Shig ISO (CC BY 2.0), Sashiki Castle: Sturmgewehr88 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum: Syohei Arai (CC BY-SA 4.0), Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Yonabaru Station: Unknown pre-war photographer (Public domain)
