Itokazu Castle Explained

Itokazu Castle
糸数城
Location:Nanjō, Okinawa
Open To Public:yes
Type:Gusuku
Built:Mid-14th century
Materials:Ryukyuan limestone, wood
Condition:Ruins
Controlledby:Nanzan (14th century–1429)
(1429–1879)
(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)
Occupants:Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri
Embedded:
Wikidata:yes
Zoom:16
Marker:castle
Pushpin Map:Japan Okinawa Prefecture#Japan
Pushpin Label Position:top

is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built with Ryūkyūan limestone in the mid-14th century. It is now in ruins.[1]

History

The 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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://okinawahai.com/itokazu-ruins/ Itokazu Ruins