Gushikawa Castle (Kume)
Appearance
Gushikawa Castle 具志川城 | |
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Kumejima, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945) United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950) United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972) Japan(1972-present) |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Gushikawa Castle (具志川城, Gushikawa jō, Okinawan: Gushichaa Gushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built in the 15th century. The Miifugaa rock formation can be seen from the castle.[2]
References
- ^ "グシチャー". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ Martin, Benjamin. "Gushikawa Castle Ruins". kumeguide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
26°23′00″N 126°45′03″E / 26.3832°N 126.7509°E