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Zakimi Castle
Zakimi Castle Photo: gpzagogo CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Okinawa Prefecture / Yomitan / Zakimi Castle

Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site

Zakimi Castle

Zakimi Castle (座喜味城, Zakimi jō; Okinawan: Zachimi Gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the village of Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972.

From the Wikipedia article “Zakimi Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Zakimi Castle. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationYomitan, Okinawa Prefecture
TypePart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
Year1416 (recorded)
MoreWikipedia 16 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

Is Zakimi Castle a designated cultural property?
Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
When was Zakimi Castle recorded?
In 1416.

Nearby

Yamada Castle
Yamada Castle
5.1 km away · Onna
Nakadomari
Nakadomari
5.7 km away · Onna
Onna Village Museum
Onna Village Museum
6.0 km away · Onna
Southeast Botanical Gardens
Southeast Botanical Gardens
7.3 km away · Okinawa
Iha Shell Mound
Iha Shell Mound
7.9 km away · Uruma
Ireibaru Site
Ireibaru Site
9.5 km away · Chatan

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yamada Castle: Nibachanchan (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nakadomari: Rinrin16 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Onna Village Museum: Araisyohei (CC BY 4.0), Southeast Botanical Gardens: HKRMSK (CC BY-SA 3.0), Iha Shell Mound: Pre-war photographer (Public domain), Ireibaru Site: Bérangère444 (CC BY 4.0)