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The Karaukā, a sacred source of natural water that supported the religious life of the court, in which women played a central role. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)
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A large boulder inside the castle walls. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)
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The current main entrance Heirōmon is a restoration dating from 1962. The roof is made from by placing a single slab of rock over the walls. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)
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A small shrine to the god of fire, who was worshipped here inside the main keep after the castle fell into ruin. A steady stream of pilgrims still visits the site today. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)
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Tenchiji Amachiji Utaki is an utaki surrounded by a low stone wall, revered as the home of the guardian deity of Nakijin Castle. (© Nippon.com)
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The view from the northernmost point within the inner part of the castle grounds. Small islands can be discerned in the sea beyond the stone walls. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)
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