Ruin of Nakijin Castle, a former Ryukyu Castle on Okinawa, Japan. What's left of the castle ruins are stone walls of the castle, and leaves the visitor to his/her imagination of what the castle would have looked like in its hey days. An artist impression based on historical records would have given visitors a better perspective of the castle. But this was my favorite castle ruins because it has a great ang magnificient view of the ocean and a variety of flowers and butterflies around. Moving around the castle can be challeging for the older folks as there are steps to climb and the journey was a pretty long walk from the entrance. #givethanks #givethanks

Visiting Nakijin Castle.

From the streets of Naha, it took about 3 hours by bus, and I visited after the Churaumi Aquarium. On the way there, I took a local bus right to the entrance of Nakijin Castle and immediately went to tour the castle. The construction is completely different from the many castles in Honshu, and I could feel the culture of Ryukyu. You can capture the beautiful sea and stone walls with your camera. It is a place of great historical value and is also registered as a World Heritage Site. On the way back, I walked to the bus stop for about 20 minutes, but if the timing is right, I think you can easily travel both ways. Please be sure to visit when you go to Okinawa.

if your in the area this site is worth a visit especially during the cooler months, there is a spectacular view from the top looking down over the ocean. one can grab a coffee or a drink from the vendors near the ticket office, my advice go early and admire this site. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway