Urasoe Castle, Naha

Name: Urasoe Castle
Address: Naha, Japan

#16 among attractions in Naha

Forts and castles, Historical place

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Urasoe Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku which served as the capital of the medieval Okinawan principality of Chūzan prior to the unification of the island into the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the moving of the capital to Shuri. In the 14th century, Urasoe was the largest castle on the island, but today only ruins remain. ()

Local name: 浦添城 Demolished: 1609Coordinates: 26°14'48"N, 127°43'55"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Shuri Castle, Tamaudun, Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Sonohyan-utaki.

2.2 miSW
Forts and castles,
Shuri Castle, Naha
57 min walk • Shuri Castle, an emblematic landmark of the city of Naha, Japan, is a testament to the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Situated on a hilltop offering panoramic views of the city, this reconstructed castle is a symbol of Okinawa's cultural heritage.
2.2 miSW
Sprawling 16th-century royal mausoleum
Tamaudun, Naha
57 min walk • Tamaudun is a historical site nestled in the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, that serves as a solemn reminder of the Ryukyu Kingdom's regal past. This mausoleum, constructed in the early 16th century under the reign of King Sho Shin, is the final resting place...
2.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Naha
70 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Naha, the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum offers a deep dive into the rich cultural tapestry and diverse natural environment of Japan's southernmost prefecture. This comprehensive institution, which combines both a museum and an art...
2.2 miSW
City gate,
Sonohyan-utaki, Naha
56 min walk • Sonohyan-utaki, a historical city gate located in Naha, Japan, stands as a silent witness to the rich cultural heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom. This stone gate, though modest in appearance, holds profound spiritual significance and was once a key ceremonial site for the...
3.1 miS
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
80 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Naha, Shikina-en is a tranquil oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban environment. This historical park, with its roots tracing back to the 18th century, was constructed for the royal family of the Ryukyu Kingdom as a villa...
2.7 miW
Theater
National Theatre Okinawa, Naha
69 min walk • Nestled in the city of Urasoe, which neighbors the heart of Naha, the National Theatre Okinawa stands as a beacon of traditional Ryukyuan culture. This modern facility is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the unique performing arts of the Okinawa...
0.8 miW
Museum, Art museum
Urasoe Art Museum, Naha
22 min walk • Urasoe Art Museum opened in 1990 in Urasoe, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The collection has a particular focus upon Ryukyu lacquerware.
~330 ftN
Mausoleum
Urasoe yōdore, Naha
2 min walk • Urasoe yōdore is one of the three royal mausoleums of the Ryukyu Kingdom, along with Tamaudun at Shuri Castle and Izena Tamaudun near Izena Castle in Izena, Okinawa. It is located in Urasoe, Okinawa, in a cave on a cliff to the northeast of Urasoe Castle.
2.2 miSW
Historical place
Shureimon, Naha
56 min walk • Shureimon is a gate in the Shuri neighborhood of Naha, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the second of Shuri Castle's main gates.
2.6 miS
Dam, Park, Lake
Kinjo Dam, Naha
65 min walk • The Kinjo Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Li River in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is designated as a cultural property and is located 500 m south of Shuri Castle. Construction on the dam began in 1989 and it was completed in 2000.
0.9 miW
City, Area
Urasoe, Naha
23 min walk • Urasoe is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The neighboring municipalities are Naha to the south, Ginowan to the north, and Nishihara to the east.