Tamagusuku Castle
Tamagusuku Castle (玉城城, Tamagusuku jō, Okinawan: Tamagushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa; Chūzan Seikan says it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryukyuan religion.[2] It was the home of the Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri.
| Tamagusuku Castle 玉城城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
 Tamagusuku arch | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Nanzan (1314–1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (15th century–1879).svg.png.webp){kind=small} Empire of Japan (1879–1945).svg.png.webp){kind=small} 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 | pre-14th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri |
It is located about 700 meters north of Tamagusuku village. The castle is almost a complete ruin and is visited as a sacred grove
References
- "タマグシク". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- "Apps of Okinawa Sightseeing information Okinawa2Go!". Okinawa2Go!. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
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