Gushikawa Castle (Kume)
This article is about the castle on Kume Island. It is not to be confused with Gushikawa Castle (Itoman).
| Gushikawa Castle 具志川城 | |
|---|---|
| Kumejima, Okinawa | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by |
Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879).svg.png){kind=small} 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 | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
Gushikawa Castle (具志川城 Gushikawa jō) is a Ryūkyūan 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]
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Coordinates: 26°23′00″N 126°45′03″E / 26.3832°N 126.7509°E
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