Nakagusuku Castle Ruins — Attraction in Nakagusuku

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, or 中城城跡, stand as a captivating testament to Okinawa's rich history. Nestled atop a lush hill, the site offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The castle's intricate stone walls and structural remnants provide a glimpse into the architectural prowess of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

Exploring the ruins feels like stepping back in time, with each stone whispering stories of bygone eras. The meticulous preservation allows visitors to appreciate the once-majestic structures that graced the castle grounds. The intricate layout and defensive features reflect the strategic importance of Nakagusuku Castle in its heyday.

Moreover, the site's serene ambiance invites contemplation, making it a peaceful retreat for those seeking a break from the bustling modern world. The surrounding greenery and the distant sea enhance the picturesque setting, creating a serene atmosphere for reflection.

While the absence of extensive interpretative signage may leave some visitors yearning for more historical context, the overall experience at Nakagusuku Castle Ruins remains a captivating journey through Okinawa's cultural heritage. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a nature lover, this site offers a compelling blend of both, making it a must-visit destination...

Nakagusuku Castle Remains or Nakagusuku Castle Ruins was probably from the castle which was built around 14th century. It is still unknown for the size or scale of the castle at that time. Because its important location in relations to Shuri Castle, it seems that the Castle was expanded a few times as the defense blocking point to against the invaders.

The Castle was mainly built with huge stone cuts and was believed that it used hundreds or thousands of labors or prisoners to build the Castle. In 1853, when U.S. Naval General Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry visited Okinawa, he did stop by Nakagusuku Castle Remains and was impressed with building structure, techniques, and sturdiness.

Visitors or tourists can take free golfcart rides from entrance gate to the top of Castle Ruins. Compared to other castle remains or ruins, Nakagusuku Castle Remains has better paved steps and roads, and it has better safety handrail for visitors to work up the castle top.

Entrance fee is $ 400 Yen for adult and $ 200 to $300 Yen...

It's great to come back and visit this world heritage site. It has a lot of improvements since 10 years ago, many walls and stair have been repaired and the route of travel are more clear placed with signs. This castle sites are one of the popular of the Gusuku ruins on Okinawa. Based on its prominent history of the landlord that owns it. It's much more well maintained than all the other landlords that existed back then in the classical times of the Ryukyu Kingdom. However, they have mark off the back portion of the castle which is near the main entrance of the castle. It used to be a road that connects to the groups of building that was built but abandoned back in the 90s. That place used to be one of the haunted sites in Okinawa that I always wanted to visit. Anyways, overall the site is built on top of the hill which provides a beautiful panoramic scenery of the southeastern...