垣花グスク
垣花グスク is a castle in Nanjō Shi, Okinawa. 垣花グスク is situated nearby to the community center Nakandakari Children’s Hall, as well as near Kakinohana Spring.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tamagusuku Castle and Ou Island.
Tamagusuku Castle
Castle
Photo: Mocchy, Public domain.
Tamagusuku Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa Island; according to the Chūzan Seikan, it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion. Tamagusuku Castle is situated 1¼ km west of 垣花グスク.
Ou Island
Islet
Ou Island is a small islet located in the Okinawa Islands of Japan. It's administered by the town of Nanjō, and a bridge connects both entities. The island is known for its abundance of seafood due to Ōjima being a fishing village. Ou Island is situated 3 km southwest of 垣花グスク.
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 2½ km northeast of 垣花グスク.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yonabaru and Yaese.
Yonabaru
Town
Photo: Hykw-a4, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 7 km northwest of 垣花グスク.
Yaese
Town
Photo: Kugel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 垣花グスク.
Haebaru
Town
Photo: Hykw-a4, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 8 km northwest of 垣花グスク.
垣花グスク
- Type: Castle
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Nanjō Shi, Okinawa, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
26.14821° or 26° 8′ 54″ northLongitude
127.79246° or 127° 47′ 33″ eastOpen location code
7QR94QXR+7XOpenStreetMap ID
node 12695674311OpenStreetMap feature
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