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Nakagusuku Cstale

In the second half of the 14th century,Sakinakagusuku Aji constructed four　enclosures: the First, Second, South and　West enclosures. Construction took place　over several generations. Around 1440, the Nakagusuku Aji Gosamaru,　who had been relocated from Zakimi Castle　in Yomitan, added the North and Third　enclosures, completing construction of this　castle with six beautiful enclosures. In August 15th 1458 of the Chinese　calendar month, Katsuren Aji, the Lord　Amawari, led a raid with the king’s army,　suspecting Gosamaru of treason.　Lord Gosamaru committed suicide, without attempting to fight.

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Nakagusuku Castle


  • December 2nd 2000 Nakagusuku Castle is designated as UNESCO world heritage “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom.”
  • Open8:30 to 17:00 (May to September 8:30 to 18:00)
  • address1258 Aza Tomari, Nakagusuku village, Nakagami-gun

Nakagusuku Castle(Children)


  • December 2nd 2000 Nakagusuku Castle is designated as UNESCO world heritage “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom.”
  • Open8:30 to 17:00 (May to September 8:30 to 18:00)
  • address1258 Aza Tomari, Nakagusuku village, Nakagami-gun

The Rear Gate


  • The largest and oldest arched　gate in Okinawa. After 550　years, the gate keeps its　dignified form to this day,　proving the remarkable skill of　the time.

The North Enclosure


  • Believed to have been constructed by Lord Gosamaru in order to surround the well. The excavation revealed　highly skilled drainage work.

Ufugaa


  • The well in the north enclosure. It is said that the north　enclosure was built to protect　this well.

The Third Enclosure


  • Lord Gosamaru added this enclosure. The stone　architecture was the most advanced at the time of Gusuku era (12 ~15th century) with　its characteristic steep stairs.

The Second Enclosure


  • The enclosure with a beautiful　curvilinear shape has a　prayer ground and a memorial　for the war dead of the　Russo-Japanese war.

The First Enclosure


  • The castle’s main enclosure.The main hall used to be in the first enclosure. After the destruction of　Gosamaru, the Nakagusuku village office and guardhouse were established　here, however, they were destroyed during the second World War.Nakamorino-oibe is a guardian deity of Nakagusuku castle.

The South Enclosure


  • The most sacred place　in the castle. There　are prayer grounds　for Shuri worship,　Kudaka worship and　also to pray for rain.

The West Enclosure


  • This narrow long enclosure was　the perfect place for archery　training and horsemanship. There are also three prayer grounds in　the enclosure.

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