Chibana Castle, Okinawa City

Name: Chibana Castle
Address: Okinawa City, Japan

#2 among attractions in Okinawa City

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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. ()

Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 26°21'46"N, 127°48'40"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Katsuren Castle, Zakimi Castle, Nakagusuku Castle, Agena Castle.

4.7 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles,
Katsuren Castle, Uruma
121 min walk • 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.
5.3 miNW
Historic walking areas, Forts and castles,
Zakimi Castle, Yomitan
136 min walk • Zakimi Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored. In 2000, Zakimi Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
5.5 miS
UNESCO-listed 14th-century castle ruins
Nakagusuku Castle, Okinawa Island
140 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.
2.7 miNE
Forts and castles
Agena Castle, Uruma
71 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.
4.1 miN
Forts and castles
Iha Castle, Onna
104 min walk • Iha Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. It sits on a cliff that separates Iha from Ishikawa, with a grand view of the Ishikawa Isthmus. The castle is in ruins, with nothing left of the original structures save the walls. There are also multiple Ryukyuan shrines in the bailey.
0.9 miN
Garden, Theme park, Amusement park
Southeast Botanical Gardens, Okinawa City
24 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.
5.1 miN
Forts and castles
Yamada Castle, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
131 min walk • Yamada Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku during the Gusuku Period of Ryukyuan history. It is famous for being the birthplace of the Ryukyuan general Gosamaru.
2.5 miE
Forts and castles
Kyan Castle, Uruma
64 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.
4.2 miN
26°25'18"N • 127°47'49"E
Hill of Bios, Uruma
106 min walk • Playground, Nature and wildlife, Theme park
4.4 miSW
Locality
Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa Island
112 min walk • The Ryukyu Islands are, depending on definitions, the whole or part of a chain of Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan.
2.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Okinawa City Stadium, Okinawa City
64 min walk • Okinawa City Stadium is an athletic stadium in Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the home stadium of football club FC Ryukyu. It has a seating capacity of 13,400.