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Our guide
Nakagusuku Castle, Nakagushiku in Okinawan, is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa. It is known as the best-preserved of all gusuku ruins, and its six enclosures with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of the type. It has been a National Historic Site since 1972; the designated area is 110,473 m², of which 14,473 m² is the castle itself. In November 2000 it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Shuri Castle ruins and others, as one of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
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Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
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What this place is
Nakagusuku Castle (中城城, Nakagusuku jō; Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku fortification located in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan. It is known for being the best-preserved of any gusuku ruins, and the six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972. The designated area is 110,473 square meters, of which 14,473 square meters is the castle grounds. In November 2000, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, along with the Shuri Castle ruins and others.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Castle
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