Yamada Castle

Yamada Castle
山田城
Onna, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Chūzan (13th century-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 13th century
In use 13th century-1422
Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood
Events materials used to build Zakimi Castle (1416-1422)
Garrison information
Occupants Gosamaru

Yamada Castle (山田城 Yamada jō) was a Ryūkyūan gusuku during the Gusuku Period of Ryūkyūan history. It is famous for being the birthplace of the Ryūkyūan general Gosamaru.[1] Gosamaru led the army of the castle's magiri against Nakijin Castle in 1416, helping the King of Chūzan to conquer Hokuzan. In return for his loyaly, Gosamaru was given land in Yomitanzan and allowed to build a new gusuku. He used materials from Yamada Castle to build Zakimi Castle in 1420.[1] The ruins of Yamada Castle are in present-day Onna, Okinawa, in the Yamada district.

References

  1. 1 2 "Gosamaru." Okinawa konpakuto jiten (沖縄コンパクト事典, "Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia"). Ryukyu Shimpo (琉球新報). 1 March 2003. Accessed 25 July 2009.

Coordinates: 26°25′54″N 127°46′57″E / 26.4316°N 127.7826°E / 26.4316; 127.7826


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