Urasoe, Administrative division in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Urasoe stretches across 19 square kilometers between Naha and Ginowan, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and educational institutions near the East China Sea.
The city functioned as the capital of the Okinawan kingdom of Chuzan until the late 14th century, with King Shunten establishing his rule from Urasoe Castle.
Seventy-two designated cultural properties, including Ryukyu lacquerware items and traditional crafts, represent the regional heritage within the city boundaries.
The city connects to major transportation networks through the Okinawa Expressway and three stations of the Okinawa Urban Monorail, providing access to Naha Airport.
Orion Breweries maintains its headquarters in Urasoe, while the former American military housing area in Minatogawa now houses numerous sweet shops and restaurants.
Location: Okinawa Prefecture
Inception: April 1, 1908
Shares border with: Naha, Nishihara, Ginowan
Website: https://city.urasoe.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 26.24569,127.72186
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36
11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters
4.5 km
Urasoe Castle
1 km
Urasoe yōdore
1 km
Sueyoshi-gū
1.9 km
National Theatre Okinawa
3.3 km
Ginowan Seaside Park
4.1 km
Sueyoshi Park
2.1 km
Tropical Beach
4.1 km
Urasoe Art Museum
559 m
Tomari Ōhashi Bridge
4.8 km
Kamejiro Senaga and the People's History Museum
5.4 km
Tomb of Haneji Chōshū
2 km
Tomb of Tamagusuku Chōkun
1.2 km
Tomaritaka Bridge
4.3 km
Ginowan Udun tomb
2 km
Wakasa Seaside Park
5.1 km
Ginowan City Museum
3.3 km
Makiminato Terabu Cave
2.4 km
Izena Dunchi tomb
3 km
臨海寺
4 km
聖現寺
4.4 km
宜野湾ベイサイド情報センター
3.2 km
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
3.5 km
Moji Regional Marine Accident Tribunal Naha Branch
4.5 km
Tomariminato Bridge
4.4 km
神徳寺
3.9 km
Camp Kinser
2.6 km
Mekaru Tomb Group Site
3 kmReviews
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