Nakijin Castle

Local name今帰仁城
LocationNakijin, Okinawa, Japan

Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in Nakijin, Okinawa. It is currently in ruins. In the late 14th century, the island of Okinawa consisted of three principalities: Nanzan to the south, Chūzan in the central area, and Hokuzan in the north. Nakijin was the capital of Hokuzan. The fortress includes several sacred Utaki groves, reflecting the castle's role as a center of religious activity. It is today known for the Hikan cherries which bloom in northern Okinawa between mid-January and early February, providing the first cherry blossoms each year in Japan. In 2000, Nakijin Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakijin_Castle

Official Website http://nakijinjoseki.jp/

Address Japan

Coordinates 26°41'28.228" N 127°55'46.896" E

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