Uegusuku Castle Ruins — Attraction in Kumejima

宇江城城跡は、久米島の最高峰・標高約310メートルに位置する城跡で、沖縄グスク時代の面影を色濃く残す歴史遺産です。頂上からは360度の大パノラマが広がり、眼下には緑豊かな島の景色とコバルトブルーの海、遠くには粟国島や渡名喜島までも望めます。晴れた日には、はての浜の白砂もくっきりと見え、その絶景はまさに“天空の城”と呼ぶにふさわしい迫力です。 そして夜になると、この場所は久米島屈指の星空スポットに変わります。周囲に人工の灯りがほとんどないため、満天の星が頭上いっぱいに広がり、天の川や流れ星も肉眼で楽しめます。静寂の中、潮騒や風の音をBGMに眺める星空は、まるで天然のプラネタリウム。日中の絶景と夜の星空、どちらも体験することで、宇江城城跡の魅力を余すことなく味わえます。 駐車場や遊歩道が整備されており、アクセスもしやすいですが、夜間訪問の際は懐中電灯や足元の安全対策を忘れずに。

The Uegusuku Castle Ruins sit atop the highest point on Kume Island, about 310 meters above sea level, preserving the atmosphere of the Ryukyu gusuku era. From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree panorama—lush green landscapes, cobalt-blue seas, and even distant islands like Aguni and Tonaki. On clear days, the white sands of Hateno-hama are visible, making the view truly worthy of the nickname “Castle in the Sky.” At night, the site transforms into one of Kume Island’s best stargazing spots. With virtually no artificial light nearby, the sky fills with countless stars, and the Milky Way and shooting stars can be seen with the naked eye. The combination of silence, the sound of the wind, and the distant ocean creates the feeling of being inside a natural planetarium. Experiencing both the daytime scenery and the nighttime sky reveals the full charm of Uegusuku Castle Ruins. Parking and walking paths are well maintained, but if visiting at night, bring a flashlight and...

The highest view point on the island! You can see in all directions! The signs are in Japanese. Beware wearing a hat as it can get really windy up there. There are metal steps leading to the upper levels. The castle walls are intact on the tall side and can be viewed as you walk to the upper level.

Free. No bathrooms or vending machines....

Again, it’s one of the highly recommended places to visit on the island. I felt elevation sickness after visiting here. Indeed, it was a wonderful experience for me. Thanks...