Sashiki Castle Explained

Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Location:Nanjō, Okinawa
Open To Public:yes
Type:Gusuku
Built:late-14th century
Builder:Shō Shishō
Materials:Ryukyuan limestone, wood
Condition:Ruins
Controlledby:Nanzan (before 1405)
Shō Shishō and Shō Hashi (1405-1429)
(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:Shō Shishō, Shō Hashi, Aji of Sashiki Magiri
Map Type:Japan Okinawa Prefecture#Japan
Map Relief:1

is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[1] It was built by Shō Shishō[2] and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri. During the Taishō era, a Shinto shrine was built over the remains of the main hall. Unlike most gusuku, which are known for high stone walls, the remains of such walls have not been found at Sashiki Castle by archaeologists.

References

26.1624°N 127.7895°W

Notes and References

  1. Uezato, Takashi. Ryukyu Sengoku Rekidan. Naha: Border Ink, 2015. 11-12.
  2. Web site: Sashiki wi Gusuku | 南城市公式Webサイト . City.nanjo.okinawa.jp.e.bh.hp.transer.com . 2017-03-22.