Nago Castle

Nago Castle
名護城
Nago, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Hokuzan (14th century–1416)
Ryūkyū Kingdom (1416–1879)
 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 early 14th century
In use early 14th century–1609
Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood
Battles/wars Invasion of Hokuzan
Garrison information
Occupants Aji of Nago Magiri

Nago Castle (名護城 Nago jō, Okinawan: Nagu gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nago, Okinawa.[1] It was built in the 14th century[2] and served as the home of the Aji of Nago Magiri. In 1416, the army of Chūzan, led by Shō Hashi, attacked and captured the castle during the invasion of Hokuzan.

Nago Castle today

References

  1. ↑ http://www.mapitokinawa.com/2011/11/nangusuku-castle-site-ruins-in-nago.html
  2. ↑ http://www.okinawa-information.com/content/nago-castle-ruins


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