国頭郡今帰仁村字今泊 (Nakijin Castle) Okinawa, Japan

Nakijin Castle (今帰仁城 Nakijin Gusuku) is a Ryukyuan castle or fortress (gusuku) located in Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

It is currently in ruins. In the late 14th century, the Ryukyus consisted of three principalities: Nanzan to the south, Chūzan in the central area, and Hokuzan in the north.>

Nakijin was the fortress of Hokuzan. The fortress includes several sacred Utaki groves, reflecting the castle's role as a center of religious activity.

It is today known for the Hikan cherries which bloom in northern Okinawa between mid-January and early February, providing the first cherry blossoms each year in Japan.
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