Type Gusuku Phone +81 98-958-3141 In use 1422–1972 | Open to
the public yes Built by Gosamaru | |
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Controlled by 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) Condition Ruins, partially restored Materials Ryukyuan limestone, wood Occupants Gosamaru, Aji of Yomitan Magiri Address Japan, 〒904-0301 Okinawa Prefecture, Nakagami District, 読谷村Zakimi, 708−6 Hours Open today · Open 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursSuggest an edit Battles/wars World War II: Battle of Okinawa Similar Katsuren Castle, Nakagusuku Castle, Nakijin Castle, Tamaudun, Gusuku | ||
Zakimi castle ruins living in okinawa
Zakimi Castle (座喜味城, Zakimi jō) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Yomitan, Okinawa. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored. It was built between 1416 and 1422 by the renowned Ryukyuan general Gosamaru, a project which involved workers from as far away as the Amami Islands, and was partly constructed with materials taken from nearby Yamada Castle. Zakimi Castle oversaw the northern portion of cental Okinawa Island. The gusuku fortress has two inner courts, each with an arched gate. This is Okinawa's first stone arch gate featuring the unique keystone masonry of the Ryukyus.
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Before and during World War II, the castle was used as a gun emplacement by the Japanese, and after the war it was used as a radar station by the US forces. Some of the walls were destroyed in order to install the radar equipment, but they have since been restored.
Zakimi Castle and Okinawa's other castles were named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in November 2000.