Destination Guide: Nakijin (Okinawa, Kunigami-gun) in Japan

Nakijin
in Kunigami-gun of Okinawa, Japan

How to get there and get around

Noteable things around

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu (Unesco heritage, 37 mi)

Location Summary

Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):: 26.676 and 127.972 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:: N 26° 40' 32" and E 127° 58' 18"
Currency and Currency Code:: Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:: Japanese
Local electricity:: 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):: 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:45 AM (Thursday): Timezone: Asia/Tokyo; UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:: 5:48 am and 7:01 pm
Antipode Coordinates:: -26.667 and -52.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:: Sapateiro
References: This place on Wikipedia; This place on Geonames.org

Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Discover Nakijin

Nakijin in Kunigami-gun (Okinawa) is a town in Japan about 930 mi (or 1,497 km) south-west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Current time in Nakijin is now 08:45 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Nakijin, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Japan is Ie Jima Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 19 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), South-West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Nago, Uruma, Okinawa, Ginowan and Urasoe. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature	24°C / 76 °F
Evening Temperature	23°C / 73 °F
Night Temperature	22°C / 72 °F
	7%
Air Humidity	94%
Air Pressure	1010 hPa
Wind Speed	Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions	Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions	Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

20°C (69 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

24°C (76 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Okinawa Sabou and Guest House Yamagoya

Address
3,0 mi
1203, NAMIZATO, MOTOBU CHO KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 905 0222, JAPAN.
9050222 Kunigami Gun Motobu Cho
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Nakijin Guesthouse Musubiya

Address
2,5 mi
609, NAKAOSHI, NAKIJIN SON KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 905 0424, JAPAN.
9050424 Kunigami Gun Nakijin Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed

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Uminoyado Urumanchu

Address
2,3 mi
492 1, SAKIYAMA, NAKIJIN SON KUNIGAMI GUN, OKINAWA, 905 0422, JAPAN.
9050422 Kunigami Gun Nakijin Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

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Nakijin Yuimaru Raku

Address
1,8 mi
2031 114, Shoshi, Nakijin son, Kunigami gun, Okinawa 905 0426, Japan.
9050427 Kunigami Gun Nakijin Son
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed

Videos from this area

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Published: June 18, 2014
Length: 15:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

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Published: September 02, 2013
Length: 41:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: September 02, 2011
Length: 21:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: kametak

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Published: December 19, 2010
Length: 17:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: June 14, 2014
Length: 16:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

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Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 05:46 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: HealingJapanTV

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Published: September 10, 2014
Length: 38:54 min
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Published: June 14, 2014
Length: 59:36 min
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Author: HealingJapanTV

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UNESCO World Heritage Site:Nakijin Castle,Okinawa世界遺産沖縄今帰仁城跡

Published: December 05, 2013
Length: 30:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mimi33333333

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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Nakijin Castle

Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan castle or fortress 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.

Located at 26.6908, 127.93 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
World Heritage Sites in Japan, Former buildings and structures of Japan, Former castles, Castles in Okinawa Prefecture

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Nakijin, 今帰仁村, 나키진 촌, Накидзин, 今歸仁村

Nakijin in Okinawa
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Nakijin
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