Nangusuku: Nago Castle and Sakura park

Nangusuku is famous for cherry blossoms. Nangusuku is an important historical site in Nago. We don’t know exactly when people began to live in Nago castle. We can trace it back to the 14^th century, which is called “Gusuku era.” Many people still discuss if “Gusuku” was a shrine or a place to live.


Stone monument of Nangusuku’s cherry blossoms

Sakura in Nago

January and February are the best times in Nago to see Sakura, or cherry blossoms. Many tourists come to Nago in order to see Sakura, not only from Okinawa but also some tourists come from mainland Japan. Nangusuku is known as one of the best Sakura places in Japan. In February, Nangusuku is full of people because the Sakura festival is held every year at this time. There are a lot of stalls there and you can enjoy eating food(including okinawan food).

Good Landscape
There is a staircase that has more than 400 steps. It has a good location, so it’s a good place to enjoy walking with your friends or pets. The more you go up, the more beautiful view you can see. You can see Nago City, Nago Bay and nature. I’m sure that you will be moved to see it.



View from the top of Nangusuku Park

Directions
If you are from outside Okinawa,

• From Naha airport to Nago (about 70 minutes by car on the expressway)
• If you are from Nago and don’t have a car, go from city hall to Nangusuku iriguchi by bus (No. 20, 120, 77, 65, 66, 70, 76, 78, 21)
• Agarie junior high school is next to the park, so you can't miss it!



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