Zakimi-Jo Kid's Cache Multi-Cache
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This is a Multi Staged Mystery cache inspired by and intended for kids, or at least the curious kids in all of us who wants to explore. Explore the castle and enjoy the sights.
I recommend parking at N 26° 24.616 E 127° 44.444 which is a good place to start for 2 other caches as well (Just for Kids Cache & Big Dog’s Boss). Alternate parking is available at the Museum N 26° 24.392 E 127° 44.549.
The 1st stage will give you the Coordinates to the 2nd stage, which has the questions and puzzle you need to find the final. Bring a pen or pencil to solve the puzzle. The 1st and Final stages do not require any disassembly. The second stage does require moving a rock or two, please be respectful of your suroundings and leave the area as you found it.Please be careful to leave no trace of your search and always be aware of your surroundings, muggles are about.
Inside the Castle you will see what looks like a dance floor. According to the stone placard, it was a building. The square post with the roof shaped stone on top near the stone placard is an ancient lamp post.
Congratulation to Geoshadow5 on your FTF. I hope you enjoy your prize.
Some History on the site:
The Gusuku (Castle) stands at an elevation of about 125 meters, offering a whole view from the Onnadake hills in the north to Motobu peninsula. To the west, the Kerama Islands can be seen floating in the East China Sea, and to the south, the entire central region. It has the perfect conditions necessary to be the location of a castle.
The ruins of Zakimi Castle are enclosed in two stone walls of differing heights. After entering through the first arched gate out front, a walled enclosure spreads out. In the depths is another arched gate and yet another higher wall widens out. The castle walls zigzag like a Japanese folding screen and offer an exceptional view still today. The reason given as to why it stands today is related to the quality of the earth, as it supports a structure resistant to collapse. One of the advantages of the castle walls is that when this Gusuku became a battlefield, the top of the undulating walls could be used to attack the enemy trying to gain access. In the same way, from inside the second stone wall enclosure, if entering from the front on the left hand side there is a pathway that appears to lead to the depths of the Gusuku, but it actually takes one to a dead end. Of course it can be understood that the structure was constructed to add to the attack on the enemy from above the battle.
This castle was built by powerful Aji (regional chieftain) Gosamaru in 1420. After the downfall of the Hokuzan Kingdom, the castle was constructed to keep a watch over the area. It was vital in stabilizing the region in the early period of the Ryukyu Kingdom's establishment. Because of his prestige after the defeat of Hokuzan, Gosamaru's ruling power increased and on these islands it is related that people would say "Gosamaru is coming!" to crying children to make them quiet down. Perhaps it is the result of his gathering a labor force through authority and compulsion.
In another age, in the midst of the Battle of Okinawa, an anti-aircraft emplacement was constructed there to take advantage of its elevated position. It was also utilized as part of a U.S. military base after the war.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
1fg fgntr: (fznyy zntarg) Nccebnpu sebz gur fbhgu (nobir), Abg orybj [tseW fo llams nworb gnidliub]. Vs lbhe pbzcyrgryl ybfg, gel Uvfgbel, Sbyxyber & Neg TP1WCO2.
2aq fgntr: (pnzbhsyntrq) va gur ubyr & gb gur evtug. (Gur Fhz bs Dhrfgvbaf N gueh T = 54, & Gur Fhz bs Rdhngvbaf (n) gueh (r) = 20)
Svany fgntr: Gerr ebbgf. (Abegu/Rnfg Fvqr)
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