Sashiki Castle (Nanjō)
| Sashiki Castle 佐敷城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (early-15th century–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945).svg){kind=small} 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 | early-15th century |
| Built by | Shō Shishō |
| Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Sashiki Magiri |
Sashiki Castle (佐敷城, Sashiki jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[1] It was built by Shō Shishō[2] and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri.
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