Itokazu Castle (糸数城, Itokazu jō, Okinawan: Ichukaji Gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built with Ryūkyūan limestone in the mid-14th century. It is now in ruins.[1]
| Itokazu Castle 糸数城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
 Ruins of Itokazu Castle | |
  Itokazu Castle 糸数城  Itokazu Castle 糸数城 | |
| Coordinates | 26°9′5″N 127°45′45″E / 26.15139°N 127.76250°E |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Nanzan (14th century–1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945).svg){kind=small} United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950)United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972) Japan(1972-present) |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | Mid-14th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri |
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History
editThe castle was built in the Gusuku Period of Ryukyuan 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 Ryukyu Kingdom.
References
editExternal links
edit- (in Japanese) Itokazu Gusuku
- (in Japanese) Itokazu Castle Remains by the Okinawa Film Office
- (in Japanese) Itokazu Castle Ruins and Neishi Gusuku by Nanjo City
- Local Music Group, Okinawa Soundscape performing at Itokazu Castle
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