🏯 Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Nine UNESCO-inscribed castles, sacred sites, and cultural monuments across Okinawa
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2000
- Nine component sites distributed across Okinawa Island, Japan
- Includes five gusuku (castle ruins), two utaki (sacred sites), a royal mausoleum, and a royal garden
- Represents the political, cultural, and spiritual heritage of the Ryukyu Kingdom (12th–17th centuries)
The Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu comprise nine distinct locations across Okinawa Island ...