Nakagusuku Castle Remains

#okinawatrip Nakagusuku Castle Remains or Nakagusuku Castle Ruins was probably from the castle which was built around 14th century. It is still unknown for the size or scale of the castle at that time. Because its important location in relations to Shuri Castle, it seems that the Castle was expanded a few times as the defense blocking point to against the invaders. The Castle was mainly built with huge stone cuts and was believed that it used hundreds or thousands of labors or prisoners to build the Castle. In 1853, when U.S. Naval General Commodore Matthew Calbraith Perry visited Okinawa, he did stop by Nakagusuku Castle Remains and was impressed with building structure, techniques, and sturdiness. Visitors or tourists can take free golfcart rides from entrance gate to the top of Castle Ruins. Compared to other castle remains or ruins, Nakagusuku Castle Remains has better paved steps and roads, and it has better safety handrail for visitors to work up the castle top. Entrance fee is $ 400 Yen for adult and $ 200 to $300 Yen for students.