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Sefa Utaki in Nanjo City is the most sacred site of the Ryukyu Kingdom and a World Heritage listing. Covers the highlights, the admission increase from 1 October 2026, current access restrictions and parking.

Chinen Castle Ruins in Nanjo City, Okinawa, is a national historic site made up of two enclosures - the older Kuu Gusuku and the newer Mii Gusuku. A sacred stop on the Agari-umaai pilgrimage.

Tamagusuku Castle Ruins in Nanjo City, Okinawa, is a national historic site famous for its Sun Gate, carved from a single natural rock, and as the final stop on the Agari-umaai pilgrimage.

Shimashii Ohzato Gusuku in Nanjo City, Okinawa, was built in the 14th century by the Shimashii Ohzato aji and became a national historic site in 2012. Now Ozato Castle Ruins Park, with walking paths and a lookout.

Sashiki Ue Gusuku in Nanjo City, Okinawa, was the seat of Sho Hashi, who unified the three Ryukyuan kingdoms, and of his father Sho Shisho. Designated a national historic site in 2013 as the Sashiki Castle Ruins.

Teda Ukka is a sacred spring in Chinen, Nanjo City, Okinawa. Legend says the sun god descended here, and Ryukyuan kings prayed for safe passage before sailing to Kudaka Island. Access and parking details included.