Kochima
Kochima is a locality in Nanjō Shi, Okinawa. Kochima is situated nearby to the quarter Sashiki, as well as near the locality Oyakebaru.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tamagusuku Castle and Chinen Castle Ruins.
Tamagusuku Castle
Castle
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Tamagusuku Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa; according to the Chūzan Seikan it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion. Tamagusuku Castle is situated 2½ km south of Kochima.
Chinen Castle Ruins
Archaeological site
Chinen Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa. The castle ruins were designated a National Historic Site on May 15, 1972. Chinen Castle Ruins is situated 3 km east of Kochima.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yonabaru and Haebaru.
Yonabaru
Town
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Yonabaru is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking Nakagusuku Bay. Yonabaru is situated 4½ km northwest of Kochima.
Haebaru
Town
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Haebaru is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2025, the town has an estimated population of 41,585 and a density of 3,865 persons per km2. Haebaru is situated 6 km northwest of Kochima.
Yaese
Town
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Yaese is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Yaese was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami. Yaese is situated 7 km west of Kochima.
Kochima
Latitude
26.16667° or 26° 10′ northLongitude
127.78333° or 127° 47′ eastElevation
29 metres (95 feet)Open location code
7QR95Q8M+M8GeoNames ID
1859132
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sashiki and Oyakebaru.
Notable Places Nearby
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