Type Gusuku Condition Ruins | Open to
the public yes Built Mid-14th century | |
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Controlled by Nanzan (14th century–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) Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood | ||
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Itokazu Castle (糸数城, Itokazu jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built with Ryūkyūan limestone in the mid-14th century. It is now in ruins.
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History
The castle was built in the Gusuku Period of Ryūkyūan history. It was the home of the Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri. After Nanzan was conquered in 1429 by Shō Hashi, it came under the control of the Ryūkyū Kingdom.
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