Sashiki Castle, Okinawa Island

Name: Sashiki Castle
Address: Okinawa Island, Japan

#13 among attractions in Okinawa Island

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Sashiki Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built by Shō Shishō and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri. During the Taishō era, a Shinto shrine was built over the remains of the main hall. Unlike most gusuku, which are known for high stone walls, the remains of such walls have not been found at Sashiki Castle by archaeologists. ()

Local name: 佐敷城 Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 26°9'45"N, 127°47'24"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Shuri Castle, Sonohyan-utaki, Shikina-en, Itokazu Castle.

6 miNW
Forts and castles,
Shuri Castle, Naha
153 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.
5.9 miNW
City gate,
Sonohyan-utaki, Naha
152 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...
5.4 miNW
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
138 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...
1.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Itokazu Castle, Yaese
48 min walk • Itokazu Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built with Ryūkyūan limestone in the mid-14th century. It is now in ruins.
2.4 miE
Historical place,
Sefa-utaki, Okinawa Island
62 min walk • Sefa-utaki, meaning "purified place of Utaki," is a historical sacred space, overlooking Kudaka Island, that served as one of the key locations of worship in the native religion of the Ryukyuan people for millennia.
1.4 miE
Forts and castles
Chinen Castle, Yaese
35 min walk • 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.
1 miS
Forts and castles
Kakinohana Castle, Yaese
26 min walk • Kakinohana Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.
1.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Tamagusuku Castle, Okinawa Island
36 min walk • Tamagusuku Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa; Chūzan Seikan says it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryukyuan religion. It was the home of the Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri.
5.9 miNW
Historical place
Shureimon, Naha
152 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.
5.7 miNW
Dam, Park, Lake
Kinjo Dam, Naha
145 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.
4.4 miNW
Town, Area
Haebaru, Naha
112 min walk • Haebaru is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2016, the town has an estimated population of 37,874 and a density of 3,500 persons per km². The total area is 10.72 km².