Kakinohana

Kakinohana is a locality in , . Kakinohana is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the quarter .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tamagusuku Castle and Ou Island.

Castle
Photo: Mocchy, Public domain.
is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, , . It is the oldest castle on ; according to the Chūzan Seikan, it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion.

Islet
is a small islet located in the of . It's administered by the town of , and a bridge connects both entities. The island is known for its abundance of seafood due to Ōjima being a fishing village. is situated 3 km southwest of Kakinohana.

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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yonabaru and Yaese.

Town
Photo: Hykw-a4, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town in , , Japan. It is located at the southern end of , on the east coast, overlooking . is situated 7 km northwest of Kakinohana.

Town
Photo: Kugel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a town located in , , Japan. was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of and the village of . is situated 7 km west of Kakinohana.

Town
Photo: Hykw-a4, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a town located in , , Japan. As of 2025, the town has an estimated population of 41,585 and a density of 3,865 persons per km2. is situated 8 km northwest of Kakinohana.

Kakinohana

Latitude
26.15056° or 26° 9′ 2″ north
Longitude
127.79028° or 127° 47′ 25″ east
Elevation
135 metres (443 feet)
Open location code
7QR95Q2R+64
Geo­Names ID
1860717
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Kakinohana” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “垣花”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Hyakuna and Chinen-Shikiya.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Nanjyo City Hyakuna Elementary School and Adochi Island.

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