Uegusuku Castle Ruins
Uegusuku Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the town of Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island, Japan. Its ruins have been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 2009.- Type: Castle
- Description: ruined 15th-century Japanese castle on Kume Island
- Also known as: “Uegusuku Castle”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gushikawa Castle Ruins and Uezu House.
Gushikawa Castle Ruins
Castle
Gushikawa Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification in the Nakamura-do neighborhood of the town of Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1975. Gushikawa Castle Ruins is situated 2 km west of Uegusuku Castle Ruins.
Uezu House
Museum
Uezu House is a traditional Ryūkyūan home in Kumejima, Okinawa, Japan. It was the personal home of the Aji of Kume Island, built around 1750. There is a ¥300 entry fee. Uezu House is situated 3 km southwest of Uegusuku Castle Ruins.
Kumejima Museum
Museum
Kumejima Museum, formerly the Kumejima Centre for Nature and Culture, opened in 2000 in Kumejima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It displays exhibits relating to the natural and cultural history of Kume Island. Kumejima Museum is situated 4 km south of Uegusuku Castle Ruins.
Uegusuku Castle Ruins
- Categories: gusuku, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Kumejima, Shimajiri District, Kerama Islands, Okinawa, Japan, East Asia, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
26.37664° or 26° 22′ 36″ northLongitude
126.76937° or 126° 46′ 10″ eastOpen location code
7QR89QG9+MPOpenStreetMap ID
way 1169679043OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q30926468
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In Other Languages
From French to Japanese—“Uegusuku Castle Ruins” goes by many names.
- French: “château d’Uegusuku”
- French: “Ruines du château d’Uegusuku”
- French: “Uegusuku-jō”
- Japanese: “Uegusuku-jōseki”
- Japanese: “うえぐすく じょうせき”
- Japanese: “宇江城城”
- Japanese: “宇江城城跡”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mt. Uegusuku and 堂井.
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