10 Castles in Okinawa Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

January 5, 2022 Timmy Ribble

Discover the best top things to do in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan including Katsuren Castle Ruins, Nakagusuku Castle Ruins, Zakimi Castle Ruins, Shurijo Castle, The Itokazu castle ruin, Iso Castle Ruins, Ruins of Kakihana Castle, Chinen Castle Ruins, Gushikawa Castle, Ruins of Iha Castle.
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1. Katsuren Castle Ruins

3908 Katsuren Haebaru, Uruma 904-2311 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-978-7373 [email protected] http://www.katsuren-jo.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 566 reviews

Katsuren Castle Ruins

Reviewed By PangL103

Easy climb to the top with greenery all along the way. Good view of the ocean with many photo spots. Can imagine the grandeur of the castle in its heyday.

2. Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

503 Ogusuku, Nakagusuku-son, Nakagami-gun 901-2314 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-935-5719 http://www.nakagusuku-jo.jp/
Excellent
44%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 370 reviews

Nakagusuku Castle Ruins

Nakagusuku Castle is visible evidence of the Ryukyu kingdom and is a perfect reflection of that period of time in Okinawa’s history.The natural rocks and the land surrounding the castle are in perfect harmony with the curving walls, this amazing feat allows us to appreciate the masonry skills of this ancient time.

Reviewed By redeyeblues - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

610 yen from Naha near Tomari Port (roughly 40 minutes) to King Tacos Futenma branch then 10 minutes / 1050 yen by taxi to Nakagusuku Castle (Didi app works to call taxis). Now there's a free golf cart to take you up from the ticket office so you don't need to climb uphill so much. Good way to spend an hour ​with impressive views of the ocean and the city all around - much nicer & bigger than I'd imagined. 10 min walk to Nakamura Residence (closed Tuesday). A bit of a challenge to get a taxi on the way back so we walked half an hour downhill to a busier area to get one from in front of ナカタライト株式会社. From there it's a 1470 yen / 15-minute ride to American Village.

3. Zakimi Castle Ruins

708-6 Zakimi, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun 904-0301 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-958-3141 http://www.yomitan-kankou.jp/detail.jsp?id=74759&menuid=11949&funcid=3
Excellent
33%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 457 reviews

Zakimi Castle Ruins

Reviewed By RockieHazel - Sydney, Australia

This castle ruin is located in central Okinawa near the Cape Zampa lighthouse. Unlike so many other attractions there was free parking and no admission fee! The castle itself is located with a well maintained park which is quite peaceful to walk through. It was great to be able to climb up on top of the castle walls and get a great view of the ocean. There is a museum located next to the park that had an admission fee that we didn't enter. Would definitely recommend this detour if you're driving through the area.

4. Shurijo Castle

1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha 903-0815 Okinawa Prefecture +81 98-886-2020 http://oki-park.jp/shurijo/en/
Excellent
34%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5,164 reviews

Shurijo Castle

Reviewed By BYamamoto - Kapaa, United States

It is well worth your time to visit Shuri castle again even if you have visited before on previous trips. I travel to Okinawa annually and fins something new at the castle complex each year. This year a new pathway through the Japanese portion of the casle takes you outside onto the castle wall back of the main building for a large panoramic view of the city. There is also new history an area will be planted in chrysanthemums as was in the past. There are new exhibits and performances and you should check on the events calendar because there are night visitation of the area lite in candle light.

5. The Itokazu castle ruin

133 Tamagusuku Itokazu, Nanjo 901-0606 Okinawa Prefecture http://www.kankou-nanjo.okinawa/bunka/details/19
Excellent
15%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 34 reviews

The Itokazu castle ruin

6. Iso Castle Ruins

3-48-1 Iso, Urasoe 901-2132 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
0%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
0%
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3.5 based on 14 reviews

Iso Castle Ruins

7. Ruins of Kakihana Castle

Kakihana, Nanjo Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
13%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
13%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 8 reviews

Ruins of Kakihana Castle

8. Chinen Castle Ruins

Chinenchinen, Nanjo 901-1513 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
13%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 31 reviews

Chinen Castle Ruins

9. Gushikawa Castle

Nakandakari, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun 901-3135 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
16%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
53%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 51 reviews

Gushikawa Castle

10. Ruins of Iha Castle

Ishikawaiha, Uruma 904-1115 Okinawa Prefecture
Excellent
7%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
7%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Ruins of Iha Castle

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