Zakimi Cachle Traditional Cache

Cache is in an area of Zakimi Gusuku that only those who take the longwayround will see. We intentionally placed the cache so cachers will not need to hack through forest, dig through walls, or deal with traffic. Ample parking is available at the upper and lower parking areas, marked by waypoints. Please tightly close waterproof container. FTF gets ¥500! Congrats 5 Montreals on the FTF.

Built between 1416 and 1422, Zakimi Gusuku (Castle) ruled the northern portion of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Standing on the castle walls provides a spectacular 360 view of the Yomitan Peninsula as far as the Kerama Islands to the South, Zampa Point to the east, and the Motobu Peninsula to the north.

For those who have searched in vain for the Yamada Gusuku ruins, you will find them at Zakimi Gusuku. Gosamaru, the lord of Zakimi Gusuku, demolished Yamada Gusuku for the limestone to build Zakimi Castle. During World War 2, the Japanese mounted guns on the walls, which helps explain the further destruction of the gusuku sites during the Battle of Okinawa. After restoration, Zakimi Gusuku became a World Heritage Cultural Site.