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List of Historic Sites of Japan (Okinawa)

List of Historic Sites of Japan (Okinawa)

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This list is of the Historic Sites of Japan located within the Prefecture of Okinawa.[1] Much of the heritage of the Ryūkyū Kingdom and Islands was destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa. The mausoleum complex of Tamaudun, Shuri Castle, Katsuren Castle, Nakagusuku Castle, Nakijin Castle, Zakimi Castle, Sefa-utaki, and Sonohyan-utaki all form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.[2]

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National Historic Sites

As of 1 December 2020, forty-three Sites have been designated as being of national significance.[3][4][5]

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This list is complete and up to date as of December 2020.

Prefectural Historic Sites

As of 1 May 2020, fifty-four Sites have been designated as being of prefectural importance.[5][32]

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This list is complete and up to date as of December 2020.

Municipal Historic Sites

As of 1 May 2020, a further three hundred and six Sites have been designated as being of municipal importance,[5][34] including:

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Registered Historic Sites

As of 1 December 2020, two Monuments have been registered (as opposed to designated) as Historic Sites at a national level.[5][35][36]

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This list is complete and up to date as of December 2020.

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to National historic sites in Okinawa prefecture.
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References

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    "Cultural Properties for Future Generations". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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    "Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu". UNESCO. Retrieved 24 September 2017.
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    "Database of National Cultural Properties: 史跡名勝天然記念物 (史跡, 特別史跡 沖縄県)" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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    国・県・市町村指定文化財 [National, Prefectural, and Municipal Cultural Properties] (in Japanese). Okinawa Prefecture. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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    フルスト原遺跡 [Furusutobaru Site] (in Japanese). Okinawa Prefecture. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
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    フルスト原遺跡の概要 [Overview of the Furusutobaru Site] (in Japanese). Ishigaki City. Archived from the original on 2 May 2007. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
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    見どころ：国指定の文化財 [Sightseeing Places - Nationally designated Cultural Properties] (in Japanese). Uruma City. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
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    伊波貝塚 [Iha Shell Mound] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
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    具志原貝塚 [Kushibaru Shell Mound] (in Japanese). Ie Village. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
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    具志川城跡保存修理事業 [Restoration of Gushikawa Castle] (in Japanese). Itoman City. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
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    今帰仁城跡 附シイナ城跡 [Nakijin Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 May 2012.
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    座喜味城跡 [Zakimi Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    沖縄県斎場御嶽出土品 [Items excavated from Seifā Utaki (Okinawa Prefecture)] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    糸数城跡 [Itokazu Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    先島諸島火番盛 [Sakishima Beacon Sites] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    知念城跡 [Chinen Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    中城城跡 [Nakagusuku Castle Site] (in Japanese). Okinawa Prefecture. Archived from the original on 6 August 2010. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    仲泊遺跡 [Nakadomari Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    島添大里城跡 [Shimashīōzato Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    末吉宮跡 [Sueyoshigū Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    銘苅墓跡群 [Mekaru Tomb Cluster] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    木綿原遺跡 [Momenbaru Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
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    都道府県別指定等文化財件数（都道府県分） [Number of Prefectural Cultural Properties by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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    佐敷ようどれ [Sashiki Yodore] (in Japanese). Nanjō City. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
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    都道府県別指定等文化財件数（市町村分） [Number of Municipal Cultural Properties by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
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    登録文化財 [Number of Registered Cultural Properties by Prefecture] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. 1 December 2020. Retrieved 28 December 2020.
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