Gushikawa Castle (Kume)
Gushikawa Castle 具志川城 | |
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Kumejima, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879)![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Miifugaa rock formation near Gushikawa Castle
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.
Coordinates: 26°23′00″N 126°45′03″E / 26.3832°N 126.7509°E
Categories:
- Castles in Okinawa Prefecture
- Kumejima, Okinawa
- Okinawa geography stubs
- Castle stubs