What other travelers are saying about Nakijin Castle Ruins
Great place to visit and great beautiful photos. Be prepared for a ridiculous crowd and traffic jam if you go during their Cherry Blossom festival though.
The cost is ¥600 yen per adult, a little less for high school kids, and elementary kids are free.
I came here multiple times and also to see the cherry blossom light show!
The castles lays in the top of a mountain and the views from this place are stunning. The history of this place is interesting and it is.possible to learn a lot about the Ryukyu Kingdom.
You need to buy a ticket, but it is valid for both the castle and the museum.
The Sakura (cherry blossoms) greaty add to beauty of the castle grounds. I highly recommend this visit in the coming days. Yesterday, Thurday, January 30, 2025, the blossoms were reportedly at 80 percent toward reaching full bloom. Nevertheless, there were stunning views of Sakura sweeping landscapes and upclose encounters. For me, it was worth the roughly three hour bus ride and Yen 4,000 round trip ride. I visited the castle in the late afternoon. It's a time that I highly recommend.
Of of the 9 UNESCO cultural heritage sites in Okinawa. All the Okinawan castle ruins look very much the same so you could skip this one if you have visited other castles like Katsuren or Nakagusuku. The site is beautiful and is worth visiting if in the area for its views. Judging by other’s people’s photos this place is beautiful when visited during the cherry blossom season.
There were a variety food trucks and shops for souvenirs. The flowers weren’t fully blossomed (End of January), but it was a unique experience. Highly recommend a visit.
