Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

The Katsuren Castle Ruins sit in Uruma City, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.The ruins were an important st...

The gusuku, or castles, that tell Okinawa's story. World Heritage sites such as Shuri Castle and Nakijin Castle are comp...

Tucked away on high ground on Ikei Island, the Nakahara Site is a quietly remarkable place that carries Okinawan life fr...

The Agena Castle Ruins sit in Uruma City, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.Built in the 14th century, the ru...

This article introduces Okinawa's nine World Heritage sites.All nine were inscribed on the World Heritage List in Decemb...

Yara Castle Ruins Park is a park in Kadena Town, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.The park was laid out on t...

The Nakagusuku Castle Ruins stand in Nakagusuku Village, in the central part of Okinawa's main island.Inscribed as a Wor...

Shikinaen is the largest villa of the Ryukyuan royal family, in Naha in the southern part of Okinawa Prefecture.The gard...

Gushikami Castle Ruins in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa's main island. Said to have been built in the mid-14th century, it is one of the largest gusuku in southern Okinawa, with the Pacific Ocean spread out below the cliffs. This guide covers the highlights, history, access, and parking.

Gushikawa Castle Ruins sit on a cliff at the southern tip of Okinawa's main island, in Itoman. This national historic site is surrounded by sea on three sides. Here are the highlights, time needed and parking.