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Chinen Castle Ruins — Attraction in Nanjo

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Chinen Castle Ruins
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Chinen Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It is the second oldest castle in the Ryukyu Islands. The ruins consist of the old castle to the east being made out of rock and the other newer castle to the west being made out of ashlar masonry.
Nearby attractions
Nirai Kanai Bridge Observatory
Chinen Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1513, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Cafe Curcuma
Chinen-1190 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1513, Japan
おきなわ食堂ニライカナイ
Chinen-1241-8 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1513, Japan
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The Resorts Villa Kochibanta Okinawa
Chinen-327-2 Chinen, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-1513, Japan
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Chinen Castle Ruins
JapanOkinawa PrefectureNanjoChinen Castle Ruins

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Chinen Castle Ruins

Japan, 〒901-1513 Okinawa, Nanjo, Chinen, Chinen, 上田原
3.9(122)
Open until 12:00 AM
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Chinen Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It is the second oldest castle in the Ryukyu Islands. The ruins consist of the old castle to the east being made out of rock and the other newer castle to the west being made out of ashlar masonry.

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attractions: Nirai Kanai Bridge Observatory, restaurants: Cafe Curcuma, おきなわ食堂ニライカナイ
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Nearby attractions of Chinen Castle Ruins

Nirai Kanai Bridge Observatory

Nirai Kanai Bridge Observatory

Nirai Kanai Bridge Observatory

4.3

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Night cruise from Okinawa to enjoy the starry sky and night view
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Nearby restaurants of Chinen Castle Ruins

Cafe Curcuma

おきなわ食堂ニライカナイ

Cafe Curcuma

Cafe Curcuma

4.7

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3.9

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3.9
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4.0
7y

This castle's walls have been partially reconstructed. There is no fee to get in, there are some old small shrines, and tons of bugs.

there are no fees or registration to get in parking is across the street from a sign which will lead you down the road to get to the castle.

There are no attendance or anything like that, and there's not much information so when you are there it is up to you to respect the land...

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4.0
5y

Good to add on your day trip through Nanjo! The site as water views. On the paths is more parts of the castle. I would suggest wearing boots since the pavement ends and becomes grass. Bring bug spray Free. Parking is across the entrance from the ruins. No vending machines...

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4.0
5y

Great historic site to visit. This time the site has been well maintained, all overgrown grass and plants has been removed. Follow Chinen bus stop sign to make your turn into a small alley, along the way you will encounter a spring, which is associated with...

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Kaydee GreeneKaydee Greene
This castle's walls have been partially reconstructed. There is no fee to get in, there are some old small shrines, and tons of bugs. there are no fees or registration to get in parking is across the street from a sign which will lead you down the road to get to the castle. There are no attendance or anything like that, and there's not much information so when you are there it is up to you to respect the land and history.
Yuuki AsunaYuiYuuki AsunaYui
Good to add on your day trip through Nanjo! The site as water views. On the paths is more parts of the castle. I would suggest wearing boots since the pavement ends and becomes grass. Bring bug spray Free. Parking is across the entrance from the ruins. No vending machines or bathrooms.
Gregory SuGregory Su
Great historic site to visit. This time the site has been well maintained, all overgrown grass and plants has been removed. Follow Chinen bus stop sign to make your turn into a small alley, along the way you will encounter a spring, which is associated with Chinen's history.
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This castle's walls have been partially reconstructed. There is no fee to get in, there are some old small shrines, and tons of bugs. there are no fees or registration to get in parking is across the street from a sign which will lead you down the road to get to the castle. There are no attendance or anything like that, and there's not much information so when you are there it is up to you to respect the land and history.
Kaydee Greene

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Good to add on your day trip through Nanjo! The site as water views. On the paths is more parts of the castle. I would suggest wearing boots since the pavement ends and becomes grass. Bring bug spray Free. Parking is across the entrance from the ruins. No vending machines or bathrooms.
Yuuki AsunaYui

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Great historic site to visit. This time the site has been well maintained, all overgrown grass and plants has been removed. Follow Chinen bus stop sign to make your turn into a small alley, along the way you will encounter a spring, which is associated with Chinen's history.
Gregory Su

Gregory Su

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