Iha Castle, Onna

Name: Iha Castle
Address: Onna, Japan

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Iha Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. It sits on a cliff that separates Iha from Ishikawa, with a grand view of the Ishikawa Isthmus. The castle is in ruins, with nothing left of the original structures save the walls. There are also multiple Ryukyuan shrines in the bailey. Based on artifacts found in and around the castle, it has been estimated to have been in use around the 13th to 15th centuries. The Okinawa Prefectural government erected a stone Torii in front of one of the castle gates, along with a plaque describing it. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 26°25'18"N, 127°48'52"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Zakimi Castle, Agena Castle, Southeast Botanical Gardens, Mount Onna.

4.6 miW
Historic walking areas, Forts and castles,
Zakimi Castle, Yomitan
117 min walk • Zakimi Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored. In 2000, Zakimi Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
3.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Agena Castle, Uruma
92 min walk • Agena Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in the north of Agena district of Uruma, Okinawa, in former Gushikawa City. It was built on a base of Ryukyuan limestone and occupies 8,000 square metres. Agena Castle sits at an altitude of 49 metres, and is naturally protected by the Tengan River to the north.
3.2 miS
Garden, Theme park, Amusement park
Southeast Botanical Gardens, Okinawa City
82 min walk • The Southeast Botanical Gardens is a commercial botanical garden located in the city of Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The garden is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
5.5 miNE
Mountain
Mount Onna, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
140 min walk • Mount Onna is a mountain in Onna Village, Okinawa. It is the highest point in central Okinawa, standing at 363 metres. The village of Onna was named after the mountain during the Gusuku period.
4.1 miS
Forts and castles
Chibana Castle, Okinawa City
104 min walk • Chibana Castle, also known as Goeku Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku on Okinawa Island. In the Chibana district of Okinawa City, the castle site sits on a hill and is surrounded by jungle.
2 miNW
Forts and castles
Yamada Castle, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
51 min walk • Yamada Castle was a Ryukyuan gusuku during the Gusuku Period of Ryukyuan history. It is famous for being the birthplace of the Ryukyuan general Gosamaru.
5.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Kyan Castle, Uruma
133 min walk • Kyan Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. It was controlled by the Ōgawa Aji of Agena Castle until it was destroyed by the Ryukyu Kingdom.
1.1 miW
26°25'18"N • 127°47'49"E
Hill of Bios, Uruma
28 min walk • Playground, Nature and wildlife, Theme park
2.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Ishikawa, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
59 min walk • Mount Ishikawa is a mountain in Uruma City, Okinawa. It is the highest point in the city, standing at 204 metres. The former city of Ishikawa was named after this mountain and the nearby Ishikawa River.
3 miN
Universities and schools
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
78 min walk • The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University is a private, interdisciplinary graduate school located in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The school offers a 5-year PhD program in Science.
6.1 miSW
Town
Kadena
155 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Kadena is the Kadena Marina, where visitors can partake in a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking. The crystal-clear waters teeming with colorful marine life make it an ideal spot for underwater...