Katsuren Castle Ruins
15th-century castle ruins atop a cliff, with winding walls and sweeping ocean views.
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15th-century castle ruins atop a cliff, with winding walls and sweeping ocean views.
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- Opening hours
- Mon09:00–18:00Tue09:00–18:00Wed09:00–18:00Thu09:00–18:00Fri09:00–18:00Sat09:00–18:00Sun09:00–18:00
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
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- Phone
- +81 98-978-2033
Traveler highlights
Katsuren Castle Ruins sit on a hill on the Katsuren Peninsula in Uruma. Their walls follow the terrain in winding lines, with views of the surrounding sea. Built around the early 14th century, the castle was ruled by Amawari and became a center for maritime trade with Amami, China, and Japan. The site joined the World Heritage listing “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu” in 2000 and offers insight into Ryukyuan fortifications and trade history.
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