Ōzato Castle

Ōzato Castle
島添大里城
Ōzato Castle; 島添大里城
Nanjō, Okinawa
Type	Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by	Nanzan (1314–1429); Chūzan (1429); Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879); 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	early 14th century
Built by	Ōzato Magiri Aji
In use	early 14th century – 1429
Materials	Ryukyuan limestone, wood
Garrison information
Occupants	Aji of Ōzato Magiri

Ōzato Castle (大里城, Ōzato jō, Okinawan: Ufuzatu Gushiku), officially Shimasoe-Ōzato Castle (島添大里城, Shimasoe-Ōzato jō, Okinawan: Shimashii-Ufuzatu Gushiku), is a Ryukyuan gusuku built in Nanzan and used until 1429. It, and the village of Ōzato, are named after the Ōzato Dynasty of Nanzan. It is in ruins, and is an officially designated historical site in Nanjō City, Okinawa.^[1]

History[]

Nanzan was established in 1314 when the Lord of Shimajiri-Ōzato, Ōzato Ofusato, broke away from the chieftain Tamagusuku at Urasoe Castle. The castle was built in the 14th century West of the farming village of Ōzato, and became the seat of the Aji of Ōzato Magiri.^[2] It fell into disuse after the capture of Nanzan Castle in 1429. During an excavation of the site, Chinese ceramics were found, showing the extensive trade that Nanzan had done with Ming China.^[3] In 2012, Ōzato castle became an officially designated historical site on Okinawa Island.^[1]

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Tokumori, Lima, and Mark Ealey. "Cultural Affairs Council Recommends Two Okinawan Sites to Minister of MEXT." Ryukyu Shimpo [Naha] 19 November 2011: n. pag. Ryukyu Shimpo. Web. 13 January 2014.
^ "南城なび｜Nanjo Navigator～南城市観光・文化情報サイト". nanjo-navi.jp. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
^ 島添大里城跡 [Shimashīōzato Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 25 March 2014.

External links[]

Coordinates: 26°08′26″N 127°46′07″E / 26.140664°N 127.768604°E / 26.140664; 127.768604 (Ōzato Castle)

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[shimpo2011-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b Tokumori, Lima, and Mark Ealey. "Cultural Affairs Council Recommends Two Okinawan Sites to Minister of MEXT." Ryukyu Shimpo [Naha] 19 November 2011: n. pag. Ryukyu Shimpo. Web. 13 January 2014.

[2] "南城なび｜Nanjo Navigator～南城市観光・文化情報サイト". nanjo-navi.jp. Retrieved 13 August 2018.

[3] 島添大里城跡 [Shimashīōzato Castle Site] (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 25 March 2014.

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Ōzato Castle 島添大里城
Nanjō, Okinawa
Type	Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by	Nanzan (1314–1429) Chūzan (1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879) 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	early 14th century
Built by	Ōzato Magiri Aji
In use	early 14th century – 1429
Materials	Ryukyuan limestone, wood
Garrison information
Occupants	Aji of Ōzato Magiri