Nakagusuku Castle Ruins
In Japanese: 中城城跡
A World Heritage gusuku whose curving stone walls and gates still stand on a hilltop in central Okinawa.
World Heritage
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Chinen Castle Ruins
Nearby
- Mihama American Village (Chatan) ≈ 20 min by car
- Urasoe Yodore Royal Tombs ≈ 25 min by car
- Katsuren Castle Ruins ≈ 30 min by car
- Shuri Castle ≈ 30 min by car
- Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon Gate ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- No direct bus: bus to Kitanakagusuku area, then the on-demand 'mobi' ride; easiest by car (free parking)
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- ¥500 (junior/senior high ¥300, elementary ¥200)
- Good to know
- Entry 8:30–17:00 (May–Sep to 18:00); gates close 30 min later
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info