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Swipe to enjoy the coastal view 🌊 It was a peasant day to visit a castle! 🐊⁠⠀
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Before the islands were annexed to Japan and became Okinawa, it was the Ryukyu Kingdom which had its own unique culture and history.⁠⠀
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Katsuren Castle, one of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of the ancient Ryukyu Kingdom, was a lovely visit.⁠⠀
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Although not much of the original structure is left — just a few stone walls and the foundations — the castle sits atop a hill with an amazing view of the surrounding coast and is on its own worth the trip. ⁠⠀
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