Katsuren Peninsula, Okinawa Island

Name: Katsuren Peninsula
Address: Okinawa Island, Japan

#18 among attractions in Okinawa Island

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The Katsuren Peninsula is a peninsula on Okinawa Island. It is bordered by Nakagusuku Bay to the south, Kin Bay to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east. The entire peninsula is part of Uruma City. Katsuren Castle is on the south-central part of the peninsula. The Kaichū Dōro is a road connecting the Katsuren Peninsula to Henza Island. Offshore, coral reefs are found. ()

Local name: 与勝半島 Coordinates: 26°19'12"N, 127°54'0"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Katsuren Castle, Agena Castle, Chibana Castle, Kyan Castle.

1.5 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles,
Katsuren Castle, Uruma
39 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.
5.2 miNW
Forts and castles
Agena Castle, Uruma
133 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.
6.3 miNW
Forts and castles
Chibana Castle, Okinawa City
160 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.
3.9 miNW
Forts and castles
Kyan Castle, Uruma
99 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.
5.4 miSE
Island
Tsuken Island
139 min walk • Tsuken Island is an island in the Pacific Ocean in Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The island is southernmost of the Yokatsu Islands, and is located 3.8 kilometres south south-east of the Katsuren Peninsula off Okinawa Island at the entrance of Nakagusuku Bay.
5 miW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Okinawa Athletic Stadium, Okinawa City
127 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.
6.5 miNW
26°23'41"N • 127°50'6"E
Ju zhi chuangorufukurabu, Uruma
167 min walk • Golf
5.7 miNE
Island
Miyagi Island
147 min walk • Miyagi Island or Miyagijima is an island located in the Yokatsu Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is also known as Takanaharijima in the Okinawan language, meaning "a high and distant island".

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How to get to Katsuren Peninsula by public transport?

The nearest stations to Katsuren Peninsula:

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屋慶名バスターミナル (16 min walk)