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Katsuren Castle, built by Lord Amawari, a man who actively promoted international trade

Katsuren Castle was built by Lord Amawari in between the 12th and 13th centuries. Amawari raised prosperity by developing rice farming, actively promoting international trade, and positively introducing overseas culture and techniques. However, he was overthrown by the Shuri kings forces in 1458. The castle, overlooking all directions, is built with three enclosures structured in terraces, the fourth one being the highest elevation.

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Designated a national historic site on May 15 1972
Inscribed on the Register of World Heritage Sites in December 2000 as "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu."

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Admission Fee	Free of Charge

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Open Hours(Katsuren Castle Rest Station)	9:00～18:00
Regular holiday	every Monday, Dec.29-Jan.3

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Address	3908, Haebaru, Katsuren,Uruma-City, Okinawa Prefecture ,904-2311
Phone	098-978-7373
Mail	katsuren-jo@woody.ocn.ne.jp
Access1	Approximately 80min. from Naha Airport by Car (open road)
Access2	Approximately 30min. from Okinawa Expressway: Okinawa Kita I.C. by Car (open road)
Access3	Approximately 5min. from Nearest bus stop: Nishihara(Uruma City) by Walk Stop for line : 27, 52, 61, 180