The Nakijin Castle Ruins are located on the Motobu Peninsula of northern Okinawa Honto and are among the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of t ... More
The Nakijin Castle Ruins are located on the Motobu Peninsula of northern Okinawa Honto and are among the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of the Ryukyu Kingdom. In contrast to other castles on Okinawa, Nakijin Castle stands in an area of low population density with lush forests, that bestow the ruins with a unique atmosphere.
Nakijin Castle was built in the late 1200s. During the Sanzan Period (1322-1429), Okinawa Honto was divided into three kingdoms: the Hokuzan in the north, the Chuzan in the middle and the Nanzan in the south. Nakijin served as the castle of the Hokuzan king until it was taken over by the Chuzan on their way to unifying the island and forming the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Besides the castle ruins stands the Nakijin Village History and Culture Center with a small museum displaying items unearthed on the castle grounds, such as Chinese pottery, coins and documents. There are also exhibits about everyday life and culture of Nakijin Village.
5101 Imadomari, Nakijin-son, Kunigami-gun 905-0428 Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
- Buiness hour -
Everday 08:00am-18:00pm
- Directions -
The Nakijin Castle Ruins are located on the Motobu Peninsula in northern Okinawa Honto, about 90 kilometers from Naha, and about a ten minute car ride from the Ocean Expo Park.
By direct bus from Naha
The Yanbaru Express directly connects the airport and city center of Naha with Nakijin Castle. Get off at Nakijinjōshi-iriguchi (今帰仁城跡入口), from where it is a 15-20 minute walk uphill to the castle ruins. The one way trip takes about 2.5 hours and costs 2000-2100 yen. Buses operate roughly every two hours. In central Naha, the bus stops at the Prefectural Office (県庁北口, Kenchō Kitaguchi) and Tomari Port among other locations.
By bus from Nago
Bus line numbers 65 or 66 run counterclockwise and clockwise respectively in a loop around the Motobu Peninsula. Get off at Nakijinjōshi-iriguchi (今帰仁城跡入口, 45-60 minutes, 800 yen from Nago Bus Terminal, 1-2 buses per hour), from where it is a 15-20 minute walk uphill to the castle ruins. The counterclockwise line 65 is faster from Nago to the castle, while the clockwise line 66 is faster in the opposite direction.
By car
By car, take the Okinawa Expressway from Naha all the way to its northern end near Nago (1040 yen one way) and then follow regular roads across the Motobu Peninsula to the Nakijin Castle Ruins. In total, the journey takes about two hours one way (more during rush hours).
It was used as a set for the drama "Ryukyu's Wind" aired on NHK in 1993, and has been reborn as a theme park.
It is set in the background of "Ryukyu ... More
It was used as a set for the drama "Ryukyu's Wind" aired on NHK in 1993, and has been reborn as a theme park.
It is set in the background of "Ryukyu Kingdom," an independent kingdom located in Okinawa in the past, and you can experience traditional culture by wearing traditional clothes and making traditional food of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Shurijo Castle, the majestic center of politics, diplomacy, and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
In the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, Shurijo Castle was l ... More
Shurijo Castle, the majestic center of politics, diplomacy, and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
In the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, Shurijo Castle was left in ruins but in 1992, commemorating the 20th year since Okinawa’s reversion to Japan, Shurijo Castle was restored and opened as a national park.
Noted for its cultural and historical significance in the distinctive archeological style that combined the structural cultures of both China and Japan, as well as the high skills in the stonework, Shurijo Castle was registered as Japan’s 11th World Heritage Site in December of 2000.
The stately appearance of Shurijo Castle with its brilliant vermilion color speaks of the great history and culture of the proud kingdom, and symbolizes Okinawa.
1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha 903-0815 Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
- Business hour -
Everyday 08:00am-18:30pm
- Directions -
Car/Rental car ::
From the Airport, go on to (National) Route 331 and head toward Naha’s city center.
Go on to (National) Route 58 and turn right at Tomari Intersection.
Go straight on (Prefectural) Route 29 toward Shuri.
Yui Rail (Monorail) ::
Board the Yui Rail from Naha Airport Station.
Get off at Shuri Station. Shureimon is a 15-minute walk. (Refer to the map below)
From Shuri Station, there is also a city bus you can board at Shuri Ekimae Bus Stop.
Get off the bus at Shurijo Mae Bus Stop. Shureimon is one minute away on foot.
Local bus ::
Get on the city line bus (#1, 14) or outer city line bus (#346) at Shuri Ekimae Bus Stop, get off at Shurijo Koen Iriguchi Bus Stop, and Shureimon is 5 minutes away on foot.
Get on Shurijo Jokamachi Line (#7 or 8), get off at Shurijo Mae Bus Stop, and Shureimon is one minute away on foot.
Get on the city line bus (#9 or 13) or outer city line bus (#25, 97 or 125), get off at Yamakawa Bus Stop, and Shureimon is 15 minutes away on foot.
There are three distinct and interesting areas in the park. First, marvel at the most beautiful limestone cave in East Asia, Gyokusendo. Second, see a ... More
There are three distinct and interesting areas in the park. First, marvel at the most beautiful limestone cave in East Asia, Gyokusendo. Second, see an indigenous habu snake show at the Habu Museum Park. Third, make bingata textile and indigo dyed fabric inside an Okinawan house at the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle.
Maekawa-1336 Tamagusuku, Nanjo, Okinawa 901-0616 Japan
- Business hour -
Everyday 09:00am-18:00pm(Last entry at 17:00pm)
- Directions -
Access travel time(by car)
Approx. 30 min. from Naha Airport
Visiting by bus
From Naha bus terminal next to Yuirail "Asahibashi Station", take bus No. 54 (Maekawa line) or No. 83 (Gyokusendo line) and get off at Gyokusendo-mae bus stop.
Entrance fee - Hot spring(Weekdays) ---------------- ￥
1,500
Entrance fee - Hot spring (Fri-Sun) ---------------- ￥
1,700
Entrance fee - Hot spring(Child) ---------------- ￥
800
This is Ryukyu hot spring in Senagajima hotel. Hotel guests can use hot spring for free, and general customers can also use hot spring. You need 100 y ... More
This is Ryukyu hot spring in Senagajima hotel. Hotel guests can use hot spring for free, and general customers can also use hot spring. You need 100 yen in cash to store your shoes, prepare them in advance and you can also store your luggage while using the hot spring. For your information, if you have a small tattoo on your body, you cannot enter the hot spring.
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