Agena Castle

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Agena Castle Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the north of Agena district of Uruma, Okinawa, in former Gushikawa. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1987. The area around the castle is now used as Agena Park, which features a bullring within the former castle grounds.

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    Natural stone gate is the only entrance to the upper enclosure.Natural stone gate is the only entrance to the upper enclosure.
    A spectacular view of the Agena bullring is seen from the upper enclosure.A spectacular view of the Agena bullring is seen from the upper enclosure.
    At the top of the trail you will pass through a natural stone gate.At the top of the trail you will pass through a natural stone gate.
    Agena joseki / castle ruinsAgena joseki / castle ruins
    Overview of the Agena Castle and Bullring ParkOverview of the Agena Castle and Bullring Park
    Doctor Bung and Kelly enjoyed the view from the high walls.Doctor Bung and Kelly enjoyed the view from the high walls.
    There is not very much flat ground within the castle enclosure. It is mostly trees and large rock formations.There is not very much flat ground within the castle enclosure. It is mostly trees and large rock formations.
    Obelisk and other signs explain the castle features.Obelisk and other signs explain the castle features.
    After passing the obelisk the real work begins - climb!After passing the obelisk the real work begins - climb!
    Walls of the upper enclosure.Walls of the upper enclosure.