Gushikawa Castle — Attraction in Itoman

A beautiful seaside view of the southernmost gusuku in Okinawa. There is a very small parking area and the walk is about 50 yards to the view. There are some rocky portions, so I recommend closed toe shoes. There are also a ton of bugs so bug spray is a good idea. We stopped to explore here after the Ryukyu glass village. Worth the 8 minute drive down the road for a quick view.

-No bathrooms -See QR codes on signs for English -Be careful of potholes when parking -There is a path down to the beach, but it's very dangerous. Roped off for...

The gusuku castle is built on the coastal cliffs of Kyan on the southernmost tip of Okinawa Island. The castle gate on the landward east side is made of cut stone, while the walls on the cliff side are of piled natural stone. There’s a blowhole that connects to the sea. It’s said to have been built by the lord of Kumejima Gushikawa Castle who fled from Kumejima. Apart from the area around the east side gate, the castle faces the sea on three sides, offering a superb view over the...

This site is the beautiful remains of a seaside castle. The upper level on top of the cliff is marked with numerous signs in Japanese and offers an expansive ocean view. You can climb down the cliff and see the lower part of the castle wall and walk into the blowhole at low tide. There is no fee to walk around, and there are a few parking spaces out front. There is also one sign in English describing the site. I recommed combining this visit with a visit to Cape Kyan, 700 l...