Katsuren Gusuku is a group of castle ruins that is registered as a World Heritage Site as “Gusuku Sites and Related Heritage Sites of the Kingdom of Ryukyu”. Located on a green hill at an altitude of about 100 m, you can enjoy the spectacular 360-degree open view from the top of it.

Historically, it is said that the castle was built around the 12th to 13th centuries and a large stone that is considered to be a god is left on the summit.

Open Hours
24 hours (9: 00-18: 00 at the rest area)

Fee
Free

Access
About 20 minutes by car from the “Okinawa Kita” IC on the Okinawa Expressway