Furusutobaru Castle
フルスト原遺跡
A 14th-century hilltop fortress site featuring unique coral limestone enclosures and sacred sites overlooking the Ishigaki coastline.
What it is
- A national historic site spanning over twelve hectares on a coastal hill.
- The traditional residence of the local historical figure Oyake Akahachi.
- A fortified settlement dating from the 14th to the late 16th century.
- A site containing ancient tombs and sacred Utaki ritual spaces.
What to see
- Fifteen stone enclosures constructed entirely from local coral limestone.
- Seven restored stone structures showing the original layout of the castle.
- Excavated fragments of Chinese ceramics and traditional Yaeyama pottery.
- Views from the hill situated twenty-five meters above sea level.
Getting there
- The site is accessible by car via the Tanado city road.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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