Uegusuku Castle (Tomigusuku)

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Uegusuku Castle
宇江城城
Tomigusuku, Okinawa
TypeGusuku
Site information
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (early 15th century?–1879)
 Empire of Japan (1879–1945)
US flag 48 stars.svg United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950)
US flag 48 stars.svgUnited States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972)
 Japan(1972-present)
Open to
the public
yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone, wood

Uegusuku Castle (宇江城, Uegusuku jō, Okinawan: Wiigushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. The castle is in ruins.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ GPS Places and POI in Japan: Tomigusuku, accessdate: March 8, 2017

Coordinates: 26°22′36″N 126°46′10″E / 26.37667°N 126.76944°E / 26.37667; 126.76944


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