Tomigusuku Castle
Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城 | |
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Tomigusuku, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Nanzan (1400?–1429)![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1400? |
Built by | Ououso |
In use | 1400?–early 17th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Battles/wars | World War II
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Garrison information | |
Occupants | Ououso, King of Nanzan |
Tomigusuku Castle (豊見城城, Tomigusuku jō, Okinawan: Tumigushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400[2] by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle. The castle is not far off of Highway 58.[3]
World War II[]
During the Battle of Okinawa, much of the castle ruins were destroyed. In addition, 175 Japanese soldiers committed suicide near Tomigusuku Castle, rather than surrendering to the Allies.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "トゥミグシク". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ "Tomigusuku City Tourism Association". Tomigusuku (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ "Pacific Stars And Stripes Archives, Sep 21, 1986, p. 41". NewspaperArchive.com. 1986-09-21. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
Coordinates: 26°11′21″N 127°41′06″E / 26.189238673746072°N 127.68503085560607°E
Categories:
- Buildings and structures completed in 1400
- Castles in Okinawa Prefecture
- Okinawa geography stubs
- Castle stubs