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Nakijin Castle

Category: Castle 100
Tag: Castle, Okinawa, World heritage

Nakijin Castle (今帰仁城)

Information :

It is also called Nakijin Gusuku or Hokuzan castle. During Sanzan period (lit: the period of three moutains) in 14th century, Nakijin castle was the stronghold of King Hokuzan (one of three kings). In 2000, The sight of this castle was inscripted the world heritage as Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.

Built in : 14th century

The main lord of a castle : Unknown

In Use : Until 1665

Hours : 9:00 a.m.- 5:00p.m.

Fee : 400 yen

Link : A photo of Nakijin Castle on Wikipedia

 
Address

Nakijin village, Kunigami village, Okinawa

Access

Bus No 65 or 66 from Nago bus terminal

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