Hanta Road
| Hanta Road | |
|---|---|
| Native name ハンタ道 Hanta-michi (Okinawan) | |
Entrance to Nakagusuku Castle with fragment of Hanta Road | |
| Type | Road remnants |
| Location | Naha to Nakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan |
| Built | early 14th century |
Location of Hanta Road in Okinawa Prefecture Hanta Road (Japan) | |
The Hanta Road (ハンタ道; Okinawan: Hanta-michi) is a historical road in the southern part of Okinawa Island, Japan. During the Gusuku period (14th to 17th century), it served as the major route for travel between Shuri Castle, the royal court of the Ryukyu Kingdom, and the gusuku (castles) of Nakagusuku and Katsuren.