Yamada Castle
| Yamada Castle 山田城 | |
|---|---|
| Onna, Okinawa | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Chūzan (13th century-1429), Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879), Japan (1879–present) |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| In use | 13th century-1422 |
| Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
| Events | materials used to build Zakimi Castle (1416-1422) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Gosamaru |
Yamada Castle (山田城, Yamada jō) was a Ryūkyūan gusuku during the Gusuku Period of Ryūkyūan history. It is famous for being the birthplace of the Ryūkyūan general Gosamaru.[1] Gosamaru led the army of the castle's magiri against Nakijin Castle in 1416, helping the King of Chūzan to conquer Hokuzan. In return for his loyaly, Gosamaru was given land in Yomitanzan and allowed to build a new gusuku. He used materials from Yamada Castle to build Zakimi Castle in 1420.[1] The ruins of Yamada Castle are in present-day Onna, Okinawa, in the Yamada district.
References
- ^ a b "Gosamaru." Okinawa konpakuto jiten (沖縄コンパクト事典, "Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia"). Ryukyu Shimpo (琉球新報). 1 March 2003. Accessed 25 July 2009.
26°25′54″N 127°46′57″E / 26.4316°N 127.7826°E
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