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most visited sights
# 7   of 12 sights
in Okinawa Island
 
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Nakagusuku Castle
 
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Nakagusuku Castle is one of the castles, which were built across Okinawa during the era of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The independent kingdom had existed for several centuries prior to becoming a Japanese prefecture in 1879.

Only ruins remain of the Nakagusuku Castle today, but these are well preserved, and the castle's division into multiple citadels can still clearly be recognized. There are also nice views of the surrounding area and Nakagusuku Bay from the castle.

Nakagusuku Castle is among the sites, which were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites under the collective title "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu" in the year 2000.

It is recommended to combine a visit to Nakagusuku Castle with a visit to nearby Nakamurake, a beautiful, traditional Okinawan style residence from the 18th century.

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how to get there

Nakagusuku Castle is located in Kita-Nakagusuku Village in central Okinawa Honto, about 20 kilometers north of Naha.

Take bus number 23 from Naha Bus Terminal to Futenma (about 40 minutes, frequent departures), transfer to bus number 58 and get off at the final stop "Nakagusuku Castle Park" after about 15 minutes.

By car, take the Okinawa Expressway and exit at the Kita-Nakagusuku Junction (the expressway toll from Naha to Kita-Nakagusuku is 300 Yen). From there, signs will lead you to the nearby castle.

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Admission: 300 Yen
Open: Daily, 8:30 to 17:00 (until 18:00 from June to September)

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7th of 12 most visited sights in Okinawa Island.
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