Nakijin Castle

not personally visited

History

Nakijin castle is estimated to have been built in the 13th Century by the AJi lords. It was the home of the Aji until the Hanji took control in the 14th century and established the Hokuzan Kingdom whose base was Nakijin Castle. In 1416 the Chuzan Kingdom conquered the Hokuzan Kingdom and stationed their governor at Nakijin Castle. The governor, Lord Gosamaru, was said to have been a descendent of the Aji lords who originally built Nakijin Castle. Nakijin Castle, along with Shuri Castle and several other related sites in Okinawa, were desiganted a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2000. They are also designated a National Historical Site.

Field Notes

not personally visited

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Gallery

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  picture by Terry P.
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  stone walls
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  stone wall and gate
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  stone wall, steps and gate
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  stone walls and courtyard
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  stone walls and gate
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  stone walls and courtyard
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  stone walls and courtyard
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  stone walls
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  stone walls and courtyard
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  stone walls and courtyard
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  stone walls and courtyard
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  Miimun Gusuku
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  Outer Bailey's walls
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  Outer Bailey's walls & Fui Dunchi Shrine
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  Osumi Bailey's walls
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  Kazafu Ravine & stone walls
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  Original pathway to Umiya Bailey
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  Hinukan (God of Fire) Shrine, Main Bailey
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  Model of Nakijin Castle

Castle Profile
English Name	Nakijin Castle
Japanese Name	今帰仁城
Alternate Names	Nakijin-gusuku, Hokuzan-jo
Founder	Aji clan
Year Founded	13 Century
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Top 100 Castles, UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	bus
Hours
Time Required
URL	Castle Website
Location	Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture
Coordinates	26.69012, 127.93074
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2006
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed

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