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Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Urasoe Castle
- Nearest stationUrasoe-Maeda Station 0.3 km
- DesignationHistoric Site
Urasoe Castle (浦添城, Urasoe jō; Okinawan: Urashii Gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification which served as the capital of the medieval Okinawan principality of Chūzan prior to the unification of the island into the Ryūkyū Kingdom, and the moving of the capital to Shuri. In the 14th century, Urasoe was the largest castle on the island, but today only ruins remain.
From the Wikipedia article “Urasoe Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Urasoe Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Urasoe-Maeda Station, 0.3 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 35 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Urasoe Castle?
- Urasoe-Maeda Station. It is 0.3 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Urasoe Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Urasoe yōdore: あばさー (Public domain), Urasoe Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ie Udun tomb: やちむん (CC BY-SA 3.0), Sueyoshi-gū: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Ginowan City Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center: Abasaa (Public domain)
