Gushikawa Castle 具志川城 | |||||||
Location: | Nakandakari, Kumejima, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-3135, Japan | ||||||
Open To Public: | yes | ||||||
Type: | Gusuku | ||||||
Built: | 15th century | ||||||
Materials: | Ryukyuan limestone, wood | ||||||
Condition: | Ruins | ||||||
Controlledby: | Ryūkyū Kingdom (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) | ||||||
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Pushpin Map: | Japan Okinawa Prefecture#Japan | ||||||
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built in the 15th century. The Miifugaa rock formation can be seen from the castle.[1]