What other travelers are saying about Zakimi Castle
We were going from Cape Zanpa to American Village and decided to stop along the way. Sure glad we did.
The ruins are well maintained. I believe you call that an oxymoron, but the entire area / park is so clean and organized. Looks like Pine trees surround the castle which doesn’t make you feel like you’re in a tropical region. The view from the top of the castle ruins is nice too.
A great way to leisurely pass 30-45 min.
It's kind of crazy how many of these sites exist where they do. Unless you're looking for it, you probably wouldn't even know it was there. The trees lining the walkway up to the castle really set the tone for the incredible structure that's still standing after so many years. Once inside there's a large item space with another set of stairs that will take you to the upper level which is a bit smaller. The last set of stairs allows you to walk along the top of the walls giving you a view of the ocean, city, and mountains. I went close to sunset which is a great time to take some nice photos. It's quiet up there aside from the birds, it's quite peaceful if you are at all interested in history and great views away from all the traffic and so many people. I've seen a few of these sites and the view at this one is my favorite one so far, I recommend taking some time out to see it if you're visiting Okinawa.
fun afternoon visiting this UNESCO heritage site with a nice view at the top. the surrounding park was also nice to walk around. there's a museum by the carpark that showcased a bit of history of the area. the castle ruins itself is free to visit. but the museum coated 500Y for tourists and the exhibit information are all in Japanese. however on the app, there is a bit of English to supplement some of the exhibit descriptions.
The historical site is a very nice park for visiting and worth a visit to understand the history of Ryukyu people. It's free. We were there in the late afternoon in December and there was hardly anyone there. We got to enjoy the tranquil place without many people surrounding us. The place is up on the hills and there's a good view up on the top.
The ruin is not big by any means. However, it's a little distance from the parking lot. We spent about 45 min there total.
Such a peaceful and gorgeous place. We just saw the ruins this time and they were outstanding! Besides the fantastic views, the ruins are cool to see and walk around. We loved walking around the park and especially enjoyed the pine tree forest. We will definitely be back
