Uegusuku Castle (宇江城城, Uegusuku jō, Okinawan: Wiigushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island.[2] It was the home to the Aji of Kume Magiri before the 16th century.[3] It is now a ruined castle.
| Uegusuku Castle 宇江城城 | |
|---|---|
| Kumejima, Okinawa | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by |  Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–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 | 15th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Kume |
References
edit- ^ "ウィーグシク". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ Martin, Benjamin. "Uegusuku Castle Ruins". kumeguide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
- ^ "Okinawa Travel: Kumejima Island". www.japan-guide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
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