Uegusuku Castle (Kume)
Uegusuku Castle 宇江城城 | |
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Kumejima, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879) Empire of Japan (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) |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Aji of Kume |
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.
References
- ^ "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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