Zakimi Castle Castle

Ryukyuan gusuku fortress featuring limestone walls

A 15th-century Ryukyuan gusuku in Okinawa with imposing stone walls and a restored gate; visitors walk the ramparts for valley views and read archaeological interpretation panels.

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Zakimi Castle at a Glance#

Address: Zakimi Castle Ruins, Yomitan-son, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Website: https://oki-islandguide.com/spot/zakimi-castle/

Hours: Daily 8:30am-5pm (last entry 4:30pm)

Admission: Adults ¥200-¥300 (approx.)

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How to Get to Zakimi Castle#

Zakimi Castle lies near Yomitan village on Okinawa’s central-west coast. From Naha, take the Okinawa Expressway north and exit at Kyoda/Yomitan (about 40-50 minutes by car). Local buses from Naha (Yui Rail + bus) are possible but infrequent; a rental car or taxi is the easiest option. The site is a short walk from Route 58.

Tips for Visiting Zakimi Castle#

  • Enter via the small visitor gate on the south side to avoid the steepest steps - the ascent from Route 58 is gentler.
  • Look for the distinctive corbelled stonework; the castle's double-walled gate and stone steps still show tool marks from the 15th century.
  • Combine a visit with Zakimi Park and the nearby Yomitan pottery village to make a day of the west coast of Okinawa.

Best Time to Visit Zakimi Castle#

Late spring and autumn are the most pleasant for climbing the ruins and avoiding Okinawa's humid summer and occasional typhoons.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C
Blossom and clear skies; comfortable for climbing the castle paths.
Autumn
October-November · 18-26°C
Crisp air and fewer typhoons; the stone contrasts beautifully with late-season vegetation.

Weather & Climate near Zakimi Castle#

Climate

Zakimi Castle's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2104 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 14° - 19° 16° 121 mm overcast 75% 4.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.6h
February Acceptable 14° - 19° 16° 126 mm overcast 77% 4.9 m/s 1.0 high 11.1h
March Acceptable 16° - 21° 18° 171 mm overcast 77% 4.7 m/s 1.3 high 11.9h
April Good 19° - 23° 21° 190 mm overcast 80% 4.5 m/s 1.5 very high 12.7h
May Good 21° - 26° 24° 241 mm overcast 84% 4.3 m/s 1.8 very high 13.3h
June Good 24° - 29° 27° 236 mm overcast 89% 4.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
July Good 26° - 31° 34° 173 mm partly cloudy 84% 5.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.5h
August Very Good 26° - 31° 33° 242 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
September Very Good 25° - 29° 30° 197 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.2h
October Very Good 22° - 27° 25° 168 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.4h
November Very Good 19° - 24° 21° 132 mm overcast 76% 5.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.7h
December Good 16° - 20° 18° 107 mm overcast 75% 4.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h