Nakajin Castle Ruins

Area

Northern Main Island Kunigami-gun

Category

Museum / Gallery Other

Nakijin Castle Ruins locate in the northern region of mainland Okinawa. The castle was the home to kings of the Ryuku islands, before the Ryukyu Kingdom unified in the 15th century. After unification, the castle was under strict surveillance and protection from the kingdom and played an important role. In 2000, the castle was designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Site as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu. Not only that, it was chosen as one of Japan’s 100 Top Castles in 2006. Between January and February, kanhi-zakura cherry blossoms decorate the castle area. The deep pink flowers signals the arrival of Okinawa’s early springs.

Basic Information

Address

5101 Imadomari, Nakijin Village, Kunigami, Okinawa

Phone

0980-56-4400

Hours

Jan. to Apr. / Sep. to Dec.: 8:00a.m. - 6:00p.m. (last entry at 5:30p.m.)
May to Aug.: 8:00a.m. - 7:00p.m. (last entry at 6:30p.m.)

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

Adults: ¥400
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥300
Below elementary school: free

Website

http://nakijinjoseki.jp/en/

Access

FromNaha Airport
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about 2 hours and 45 minutes by car
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