Tamagusuku Castle Ruins (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)
Just a five-minute drive away from Itokazu Castle Ruins is another historic site that is well worth a visit. Legend has it that this castle was built by Amamikyo, a god who created Okinawa. It is one of the sacred sites for Agari Umaai, a traditional pilgrimage to the places where Amamikyo is thought to have lived.
The biggest feature of this historical site is its limestone arch sitting at the top. The narrow structure was hand carved and only allows one person through at a time. According to Nanjo City, its narrowness functioned to prevent enemies from coming inside. The top of the castle boasts an altitude as high as 180 meters, offering a good spot for a photo op.
Tamagusuku Castle Ruins (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)
Tamagusuku Castle Ruin (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)
Tamagusuku Castle Ruins (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)
Tamagusuku Castle Ruins (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)
Just a five-minute drive away from Itokazu Castle Ruins is another historic site that is well worth a visit. Legend has it that this castle was built by Amamikyo, a god who created Okinawa. It is one of the sacred sites for Agari Umaai, a traditional pilgrimage to the places where Amamikyo is thought to have lived.
The biggest feature of this historical site is its limestone arch sitting at the top. The narrow structure was hand carved and only allows one person through at a time. According to Nanjo City, its narrowness functioned to prevent enemies from coming inside. The top of the castle boasts an altitude as high as 180 meters, offering a good spot for a photo op.
Just a five-minute drive away from Itokazu Castle Ruins is another historic site that is well worth a visit. Legend has it that this castle was built by Amamikyo, a god who created Okinawa. It is one of the sacred sites for Agari Umaai, a traditional pilgrimage to the places where Amamikyo is thought to have lived.
The biggest feature of this historical site is its limestone arch sitting at the top. The narrow structure was hand carved and only allows one person through at a time. According to Nanjo City, its narrowness functioned to prevent enemies from coming inside. The top of the castle boasts an altitude as high as 180 meters, offering a good spot for a photo op.
Tamagusuku Castle Ruins
GPS Coordinates: N 26.144302, E 127.780651
Parking: N 26.144543, E 127.781745
