Tomigusuku Castle

Tomigusuku Castle
豊見城城
Tomigusuku, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Nanzan (1400?–1429)
Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879)
 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 1400?
Built by Ououso
In use 1400?–early 17th century
Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood
Battles/wars

World War II

Garrison information
Occupants Ououso, King of Nanzan

Tomigusuku Castle (豊見城城 Tomigusuku jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400[1] by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle. The castle is not far off of Highway 58.[2]

World War II

During the Battle of Okinawa, much of the castle ruins were destroyed. In addition, 175 Japanese soldiers committed suicide near Tomigusuku Castle, rather than surrendering to the Allies.[3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.tomigusuku-okinawa.jp/history003.html
  2. ↑ http://newspaperarchive.com/jp/japan/tokyo/pacific-stars-and-stripes/1986/09-21/page-41
  3. ↑ http://www.mygola.com/tokyo-underground-p178338/related-attractions


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