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Zakimi Castle
🇯🇵 Japan · 15th century
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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Zakimi Castle ranks #1,635 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #98 of the 297 mapped in Japan. Founded 1416, it is older than 52% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 434 atlas entries founded in the 15th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,967 times in the last 60 days, more than 66% of the atlas. 6 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. See how Japan compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Zakimi Castle?
Zakimi Castle stands in Japan, at 26.40833°, 127.74194°.
When was Zakimi Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1416. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
Is Zakimi Castle a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes — it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.
How famous is Zakimi Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,635 of 7,738 worldwide, and #98 in Japan. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Zakimi Castle?
Agena Castle, about 11 km away.
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