Uegusuku Castle (Kume)

Uegusuku Castle
宇江城城
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 Ryūkyūan limestone, wood
Garrison information
Occupants Aji of Kume

Uegusuku Castle (宇江城城 Uegusuku jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island.[1] It was the home to the Aji of Kume Magiri before the 16th century.[2] It is now a ruined castle.

References

  1. ↑ http://kumeguide.com/Sights/Castles/UegusukuCastle.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7175.html


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