Itokazu Castle, Yaese

Name: Itokazu Castle
Address: Yaese, Japan

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 26°9'5"N, 127°45'45"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Shikina-en, Sefa-utaki, Chinen Castle, Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum.

4.6 miNW
Peaceful Ryukyu-era gardens and buildings
Shikina-en, Naha
118 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...
4.3 miE
Historical place,
Sefa-utaki, Okinawa Island
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3.1 miE
Forts and castles
Chinen Castle, Yaese
80 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.
4.4 miSW
Peace museum with a war memorial
Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum, Itoman
114 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.
1.9 miE
Forts and castles
Kakinohana Castle, Yaese
49 min walk • Kakinohana Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.
1.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Tamagusuku Castle, Okinawa Island
32 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.
4.5 miSW
Memorial
Cornerstone of Peace, Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park
116 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.
5.1 miNW
Dam, Park, Lake
Kinjo Dam, Naha
129 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.
3.6 miNW
Town, Area
Haebaru, Naha
92 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.
3.5 miN
Town, Area
Yonabaru, Naha
90 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.
5.3 miN
Town, Area
Nishihara, Naha
135 min walk • Nishihara is a town located in Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. In the Okinawan language, nishi means "north", as Nishihara was north of the historical Ryukyuan capital of Shuri.