Overview
It holds Okinawa's oldest stone arch, and its walls curve continuously - almost no straight line anywhere.
About this place
Zakimi Castle (座喜味城, Zakimi jō; Okinawan: Zachimi Gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the village of Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored. In 2000, Zakimi Castle was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
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Founded / opened：1420s Architect / artist：Gosamaru Highlights / collection：World Heritage Site, Oldest arched gate in Okinawa, Curving castle walls Genre：Architecture
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