Nanzan Castle, Itoman

#4 among attractions in Itoman

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Nanzan Castle, officially Shimajiri-Ōzato Castle, is a Ryūkyūan gusuku and was the largest in, and capital of, Nanzan until 1429. It is in ruins, and is located in Itoman. ()

Coordinates: 26°7'40"N, 127°41'20"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Okinawa Cellular Stadium, Shikina-en, Itokazu Castle, Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum.

5.3 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Okinawa Cellular Stadium, Naha
136 min walk • Okinawa Cellular Stadium, nestled in the bustling city of Naha, Japan, is a premier sports venue known for hosting an array of athletic events, cultural gatherings, and entertainment spectacles. This modern stadium, with its cutting-edge facilities, serves as a central...
5.5 miN
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
141 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...
4.8 miE
Forts and castles
Itokazu Castle, Yaese
124 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.
3.1 miSE
Peace museum with a war memorial
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, Itoman
80 min walk • Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum is a museum in Itoman, Okinawa. It was established on June 11, 1975. The Cornerstone of Peace, a monument similar to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is located here.
2.2 miS
History museum, Museum, Memorial site
Himeyuri Peace Museum, Itoman
55 min walk • Himeyuri Peace Museum opened in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan in 1989. Located within Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park, it is dedicated to the Himeyuri Student Corps during the Battle of Okinawa and to the ideal of Peace.
2.8 miNW
26°9'32"N • 127°39'36"E
Toyosaki Life Style Center TOMITON, Naha
72 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
3.6 miSW
Ruins, Forts and castles
Gushikawa Castle, Itoman
92 min walk • Gushikawa Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Itoman, Okinawa.
3.2 miSE
Memorial
Cornerstone of Peace, Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park
81 min walk • The Cornerstone of Peace is a monument in Itoman commemorating the Battle of Okinawa and the role of Okinawa during World War II. The names of over two hundred and forty thousand people who lost their lives are inscribed on the memorial.
5.2 miNE
Town, Area
Haebaru, Naha
133 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.
3.1 miN
City, Area
Tomigusuku, Naha
79 min walk • Tomigusuku is a city located in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2012, the city has an estimated population of 60,004 and a population density of 3117 persons per km². The total area is 19.25 km².
4.3 miN
Forts and castles
Tomigusuku Castle, Naha
109 min walk • Tomigusuku Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400 by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle. The castle is not far off of Highway 58.