Type Gusuku Condition Ruins Phone +81 98-896-7010 | Open to
the public yes Built 15th century | |
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–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) Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood Address Nakandakari, Kumejima, Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture 901-3135, Japan Similar Kume Island, Gushikawa Castle Ruins, Hatenohama | ||
Gushikawa Castle (具志川城, Gushikawa jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built in the 15th century. The Miifugaa rock formation can be seen from the castle.
References
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