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Nakijin Castle Ruins Ticket
Okinawa, JapanOperated by VacoTours Excursions
Walk along the curving stone walls that protected the hilltop castle from the 13th century. Pass through the restored Heirō Gate, the main entrance named in records of the Ryukyu Kingdom. See the sea and surrounding landscape from Uuchibaru within the upper castle grounds.
Highlights
- Walk along the curving stone walls that protected the hilltop castle from the 13th century.
- Pass through the restored Heirō Gate, the main entrance named in records of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
- See the sea and surrounding landscape from Uuchibaru within the upper castle grounds.
About this experience
Explore Nakijin Castle Ruins, a 13th-century gusuku on Okinawa's Motobu Peninsula and part of the UNESCO-listed Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu. Walk through the restored Heirō Gate and follow the stone walls across the hilltop grounds. See the former defensive areas and sacred spaces, then take in views towards the sea from Uuchibaru. Archaeological finds from the castle are displayed at the nearby history and culture centre.