Tamagusuku Castle
| Tamagusuku Castle 玉城城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
Tamagusuku arch | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Controlled by | Nanzan (1314–1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (15th century–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 |
| Location | |
Tamagusuku Castle 玉城城 Tamagusuku Castle 玉城城 | |
| Site history | |
| Built | pre-14th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri |
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. It was the home of the 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.
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26°08′39″N 127°46′51″E / 26.14414°N 127.78089°E