Katsuren Castle Ruins
Castle / Ruins of Castle
Amawari is said to have brought prosperity to Katsuren in the 15th century, and this is the castle where he resided. It was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000. It stands on a hill between 60 and 98 meters above sea level, and it makes clever use of the natural cliff, featuring walls that form a graceful curve. The “Ichi-no Kuruwa (1st enclosure) ,” the highest point, offers an amazing view of the mountains and outlying islands that surround Kin Bay.
Spot details
- Address
- Okinawa Pref. Urumashi Katsurenhaebaru 3908
- Phone
- 0989782033
- Hours
- 9:00-18:00 (Admission is 30 minutes before closing) [Uruma City Specialty Store Uruma] 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Adults (High school students and above)] 600yen [Children] 400yen * Group fee available
- Parking Lot
- Available(120spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Available (Ashtray Available only outside the facility)
- Wi-Fi
- Available (However, it is possible that it is difficult to connect depending on the model)
- Note
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Temporary suspension:Currently closed (information as of May 8, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information. - Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- No (Admission may be restricted without notice during stormy weather, etc.)
- Estimated stay time
- 60-120 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Review
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- Scenic Ruins, Well worth a visit!
- Katsuren Castle Ruins are one of the UNESCO listed sites around Okinawa. The castle is free to visitors and there is a nice free parking lot across the street. The castle is perched on top of a hill...
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- Stunning Stonework and Beautiful Location
- Like most things in Okinawa it really pays to have a hire car to visit. It is possible via public transport but it will take you some time to get there from Naha. Its a beautiful castle ruins with...
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- Steep climb, nice views
- The castle is most famous as the seat of Lord Amawari during the 15th century. According to legend, Amawari was a sickly child that got abandoned in the mountains to die. However, the child survived...
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