Nago Castle
Nago Castle 名護城 | |
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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.
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