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Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Katsuren Castle
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
Katsuren Castle (勝連城, Katsuren jō; Okinawan: Kacchin Gusuku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972.
From the Wikipedia article “Katsuren Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Katsuren Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 17 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- Is Katsuren Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Uruma City Marine History Museum: Kugel~commonswiki (CC BY-SA 4.0), Agena Castle: Juniper (CC BY-SA 4.0), Okinawa Zoo & Museum: kazu2 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Histreet: CULTYOK (CC BY-SA 4.0), Eisa Museum: Lequios-star (CC BY-SA 4.0), Okinawa Municipal Museum: Bérangère444 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
