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Nago Castle

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Type
  
Gusuku

Condition
  
Ruins

Open to the public
  
yes

Built
  
early 14th century

Nago Castle

Controlled by
  
Hokuzan (14th century–1416) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1416–1879)  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)

In use
  
early 14th century–1609

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Nago Castle (名護城, Nago jō, Okinawan: Nagu gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nago, Okinawa. It was built in the 14th century and served as the home of the Aji of Nago Magiri. In 1416, the army of Chūzan, led by Shō Hashi, attacked and captured the castle during the invasion of Hokuzan.

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Nago Castle Wikipedia