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Uegusuku Castle Ruins

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Uegusuku Castle Ruins

宇江城城跡

Okinawa

Hilltop gusuku stone ruins at Uegusuku-dake, the highest point on Kumejima (310 m), with a sweeping 360° view over the whole island and its surrounding reefs.

Why it's hidden

A windswept ruined castle at the island's summit that most beach-bound visitors never climb to.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 347 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free-access hilltop gusuku stone ruins at Kumejima's highest point; no admission gate.
Nearest station
Kumejima Airport · rental car
Website
bunka.nii.ac.jp/heritages/detail/140627

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

historyviewpointislandhiking

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