Kakinohana Castle, Yaese
#3 among attractions in Yaese
Facts and practical information
Kakinohana Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. ()
Yaese Japan
Kakinohana Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sonohyan-utaki, Shikina-en, Itokazu Castle, Sefa-utaki.
6.7 miNW City gate,Sonohyan-utaki, Naha
172 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...
6.1 miNW Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildingsShikina-en, Naha
156 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...
Forts and castlesItokazu Castle, Yaese
49 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.
2.7 miNE Historical place,Sefa-utaki, Okinawa Island
70 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.
Forts and castlesChinen Castle, Yaese
38 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.
Peace museum with a war memorialOkinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, Itoman
141 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.
Forts and castlesTamagusuku Castle, Okinawa Island
21 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.
MemorialCornerstone of Peace, Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park
142 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.
Dam, Park, LakeKinjo Dam, Naha
165 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.
Town, AreaHaebaru, Naha
130 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.
Town, AreaYonabaru, Naha
115 min walk • Yonabaru is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking Nakagusuku Bay.
Okinawa