UNESCO World Heritage
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Nakijin Castle
今帰仁城
A UNESCO World Heritage Gusuku (Ryukyuan castle) on a high ridge in northern Okinawa, the seat of the 'Northern Mountain' king before Ryukyu was unified. The sinuous layered limestone walls, up to 8 meters high, are the longest of any Gusuku and frame breathtaking views of the East China Sea.
| Japanese Name | 今帰仁城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | Okinawa Prefecture (沖縄県) |
| Region | Kyushu (九州) |
| Castle Type | Gusuku |
| Year Built | 13th c. |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 26.6942, 127.9586 |