Tamagusuku Castle, Okinawa Island

Name: Tamagusuku Castle
Address: Okinawa Island, Japan

#5 among attractions in Okinawa Island

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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. ()

Local name: 玉城城 Built: XIV centuryCoordinates: 26°8'38"N, 127°46'52"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Itokazu Castle, Kakinohana Castle, Nanjō, Ōzato Castle.

1.3 miNW
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Itokazu Castle, Yaese
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Kakinohana Castle, Yaese
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Nanjō
24 min walk • Nanjō is a city located in the southern part of Okinawa Island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Translated literally, the name Nanjō means "southern castle". Many castle ruins, called gusuku in the Okinawan language, can be found throughout the city.
0.8 miW
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Ōzato Castle, Okinawa Island
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