Nakijin Castle, Nakijin

Name: Nakijin Castle
Address: 5101 Imadomari, Nakijin, 905-0428, Japan
Telephone: +81 980-56-4400

#1 among attractions in Nakijin

Top attraction, Historical place, Forts and castles, Unesco

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Facts and practical information

Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in Nakijin, Okinawa. It is currently in ruins. In the late 14th century, the island of Okinawa consisted of three principalities: Nanzan to the south, Chūzan in the central area, and Hokuzan in the north. Nakijin was the capital of Hokuzan. The fortress includes several sacred Utaki groves, reflecting the castle's role as a center of religious activity. It is today known for the Hikan cherries which bloom in northern Okinawa between mid-January and early February, providing the first cherry blossoms each year in Japan. In 2000, Nakijin 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: 今帰仁城 Built: XIV centuryUnesco: from 2000Area: 62.52 acres (0.0977 mi²)Coordinates: 26°41'32"N, 127°55'44"E

Address

5101 ImadomariNakijin 905-0428 Japan

Contact

+81 980-56-4400

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Nago Pineapple Park, Mount Yae, Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum.

3.1 miW
Zoo
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Motobu
81 min walk • Nestled on the stunning island of Okinawa, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a marvel that captures the essence of the ocean's beauty and diversity. As one of the most prominent aquariums in Japan, it offers visitors an unparalleled view into the underwater world...
5.8 miSE
26°36'58"N • 127°58'12"E
Nago Pineapple Park, Nago
149 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
3.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Mount Yae, Motobu
100 min walk • Mount Yae, also known as Mount Yaedake or Yae-take, is a mountain in Motobu, Okinawa on Okinawa Island. It is the tallest mountain on the Motobu Peninsula, standing at 453.4 m. Nakijin Castle and Nago Castle were built nearby in the 14th century.
3 miW
Aquarium, Zoo
Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum, Okinawa Island
76 min walk • The Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum is a 9-hectare arboretum and botanical garden located in the southern tip of the Ocean Expo Park at Ishikawa 424, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan. It is open daily without charge.
3.1 miW
Botanical garden
Omoro Botanical Garden, Okinawa Island
81 min walk • The Omoro Botanical Garden, also known as the Omoro Arboretum, is an arboretum and botanical garden located in the Ocean Expo Park, 424 Ishikawa, Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. It is open daily except Thursdays; admission is free.
6.8 miSE
26°36'42"N • 127°59'28"E
Neopakuokinawa, Nago
173 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
5.5 miSE
Universities and schools
Meio University, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
142 min walk • Meio University is a public university in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Meio was established as a private university in 1994 and was reorganized as a public university in 2010.
5.3 miSW
Island
Sesoko Island
136 min walk • Sesoko Island is a small island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Politically, the place is administered by the town of Motobu, which is a part of the Kunigami District in the northern Okinawa Islands. It is a popular tourist destination due to its beaches.