Chinaha Castle Explained

Chinaha Castle
伊敷索城
Location:Kumejima, Okinawa
Open To Public:yes
Type:Gusuku
Materials:Ryukyuan limestone, wood
Condition:Ruins
Controlledby: (16th century–1879)
(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)
Embedded:
Wikidata:yes
Zoom:16
Marker:castle
Pushpin Map:Japan Okinawa Prefecture#Japan
Pushpin Label Position:top

, also known as Ishikinawa Castle, is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built on a cliff to control the Shirase River.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chinaha Castle. Martin. Benjamin. kumeguide.com. 2018-06-11.