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Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture · Part of a Historic Site
Nakijin Castle
- DesignationPart of a Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site
Nakijin Castle (今帰仁城, Nakijin Gusuku; Kunigami: Nachijin Gushiiku, Okinawan: Nachijin Gushiku) was a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the village of Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It was also known as Hokuzan Castle or Hokuzangusuku.
From the Wikipedia article “Nakijin Castle” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Nakijin Castle. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Type | Part of a Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 33 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- Is Nakijin Castle a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site.
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Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Nakijin Village History and Culture Center: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0), Shio River: さかおり (talk) (CC BY-SA 3.0), House of Nuchi du Takara: Uenopanda3312 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nago Museum: Bérangère444 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hinpun Banyan Tree: N (Public domain), Ginoza Municipal Museum: Kugel~commonswiki (CC BY-SA 4.0)
