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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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