Zakimi Castle Ruins

A World Heritage gusuku said to have been built by the master castle builder Gosamaru. Curved walls and an arched stone gate surround two enclosures, and the top gives a view over almost all of Yomitan.

World Heritage

Nearby

• Mihama American Village (Chatan) ≈ 30 min by car
• Nakagusuku Castle Ruins ≈ 40 min by car
• Cape Manzamo ≈ 40 min by car
• Katsuren Castle Ruins ≈ 40 min by car
• Urasoe Yodore Royal Tombs ≈ 45 min by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there

Naha Bus Terminal bus 29 (Yomitan Line) to Zakimi, then about 15 min walk; about 1 h 10 min by car from Naha Airport

Fee

Yuntanza Museum permanent exhibition (non-residents): high school and up ¥500, elementary and junior high ¥300

Good to know

The castle ruins stay open as usual over the New Year. Yuntanza Museum 9:00–18:00 (entry to 17:30), closed Wednesdays and 28 Dec–4 Jan. Very crowded on 1 January for the sunrise; the top of the wall is high and has no fence.

Time needed

1 h

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info