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Uegusuku Castle, Kume Island

#1 among attractions in Kume Island

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Uegusuku Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. The castle is in ruins. ()

Coordinates: 26°22'36"N, 126°46'10"E

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Kume Island Japan

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

Nearby attractions include: Uegusuku Castle, Gushikawa Castle, Kumejima Museum, Chinaha Castle.

~270 ftNE
Forts and castles
Uegusuku Castle, Kumejima
2 min walk • Uegusuku Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was the home to the Aji of Kume Magiri before the 16th century. It is now a ruined castle.
1.2 miW
Forts and castles
Gushikawa Castle, Kumejima
32 min walk • Gushikawa Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built in the 15th century. The Miifugaa rock formation can be seen from the castle.
2.4 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Kumejima Museum, Kumejima
63 min walk • Kumejima Museum, formerly the Kumejima Centre for Nature and Culture, opened in 2000 in Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It displays exhibits relating to the natural and cultural history of Kume Island.
2.4 miS
Forts and castles
Chinaha Castle, Kume Island
62 min walk • Chinaha Castle, also known as Ishikinawa Castle, is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built on a cliff to control the Shirase River.