Nakijin Castle Ruins

Nakijin Castle Ruins" located in the northern part of Okinawa's Motobu Peninsula is a historic site that is counted as one of the World Heritage Sites "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu". The total area is about 79,000 square meters. A spot where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of a World Heritage site, such as the beautiful curving wall called "Osumi Castle Wall", the "Kaku" that forms the castle, and the main gate "Heiromon". <br>Not only can you see the Nakijin Castle Ruins, but you can also learn about its historical background. In addition, the area around the castle ruins is dotted with old roads and historical sites that you can walk around. If you have time, please visit the old road called "Hanta-michi", the old Nakijin village ruins, and the ruins of the mansion of a goddess (Noro). In addition, the cherry blossoms that bloom the earliest in Japan, "Kanhizakura" are also a highlight. January to early February is especially recommended when there are 620 cherry blossom trees inside and outside the castle.