Katsuren Castle, Uruma

Name: Katsuren Castle
Address: 3908 Katsuren Haebaru, Uruma, 904-2311, Japan
Telephone: +81 98-978-7373

#1 among attractions in Uruma

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles, Unesco

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Katsuren Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. In 2000, Katsuren Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu. ()

Local name: 勝連城 Built: XIV centuryUnesco: from 2000Area: 109.22 acres (0.1707 mi²)Coordinates: 26°19'54"N, 127°52'44"E

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3908 Katsuren HaebaruUruma 904-2311 Japan

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+81 98-978-7373

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Katsuren Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nakagusuku Castle, Agena Castle, Southeast Botanical Gardens, Chibana Castle.

5.8 miSW
UNESCO-listed 14th-century castle ruins
Nakagusuku Castle, Okinawa Island
150 min walk • Nakagusuku Castle is a gusuku in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan. It is one of a number of castles built on the island of Okinawa by the Ryukyu Kingdom now in ruins.
3.8 miNW
Forts and castles
Agena Castle, Uruma
98 min walk • Agena Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in the north of Agena district of Uruma, Okinawa, in former Gushikawa City. It was built on a base of Ryukyuan limestone and occupies 8,000 square metres. Agena Castle sits at an altitude of 49 metres, and is naturally protected by the Tengan River to the north.
5.4 miNW
Garden, Theme park, Amusement park
Southeast Botanical Gardens, Okinawa City
138 min walk • The Southeast Botanical Gardens is a commercial botanical garden located in the city of Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The garden is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
4.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Chibana Castle, Okinawa City
121 min walk • Chibana Castle, also known as Goeku Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku on Okinawa Island. In the Chibana district of Okinawa City, the castle site sits on a hill and is surrounded by jungle.
2.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Kyan Castle, Uruma
60 min walk • Kyan Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. It was controlled by the Ōgawa Aji of Agena Castle until it was destroyed by the Ryukyu Kingdom.
3.9 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Okinawa Athletic Stadium, Okinawa City
101 min walk • Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of FC Ryukyu. The stadium holds 25,000 people. It was formerly known as Okinawa Athletic Park Stadium.
5.1 miNW
26°23'41"N • 127°50'6"E
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131 min walk • Golf