Toyomu Nakagusuku｜World Heritage　Nakagusuku Castle

World Heritage　Nakagusuku Castle

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Path of Histroy

Path of History “Hanta Michi” (Hanta Road) was constructed during the Gusuku era (between 12th and 15th century). This old thoroughfare stretches from Shuri to Katsuren, going through Kouchi Castle in Nishihara Town and Nakagusuku Castle in Nakagusuku Village. Many cultural properties remain along this road.

Agai-tidabashi Bridge

The bridge continues to the Hanta road “Hanta Michi.”　Stunning views of Nakagusuku and the beautiful　Nakagusuku bay can be admired on sunny days.

161.8 Kouchi Jinchi　(High-ground position)

Atop of the rocky mountain at an elevation　of 160m in Kitauebaru area, the Japanese　army built a high-ground position, known as　161.8 Kouchi Jinchi. A panoramic view,　north to south, from Chatan town and Yomitan village to the Chinen peninsula　is　available from this location.

Kishimakono-taki

Okuma settlement began at the top of the mountain and people in the　settlement still pray at this prayer ground today.

The Arakaki Stone Bridge

This arched stone bridge is　located over the stream　near the fields of the　Arakaki settlement.　Similar types of stone　bridges existed until just　after the Second World　War, however now there is　only one remaining.

Prefectural Road　Construction Monument

This monument was built in　commemoration of the opening of　the Futenma-Yonabaru route　(currently Route 35) in October　1934.

Tunmaasu

A pine tree is encircled by a　low stonewall. Arakaki gusuku　and Nakagusuku castle are to　the east and Ginowan city is to　the west.

Arakaki Gusuku

The year for the construction of this　castle is unknown, however, it is estimated to be early 14th century from　the excavated relic.　Utaki (Sacred prayer ground for god of　Ryukyu mythology) and shrine are seen　inside the castle. These places are　considered to be highly significant for　the Arakaki settlement.

Uchibara-no-tun

Hall of worship in Arakaki gusuku　where people pray for health,　longevity and to give thanks for　good harvests.

Perry’ s Banner Rock

It is said that Commodore Perry and　his expedition team placed the　American flag on top of this rock　with a gun salute to commemorate　their conquest during their　expedition of Okinawa.

Giisu-no-tera

Prayer ground located south west of Nakagusuku　castle. The ancestor of Masu Shimabukuro of Soeshi　village is said to have enshrined the spirit stone and　began the ritual here.

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