Nakagusuku Castle

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History

Nakakgusuku Castle was built by Sakinakagusuku Aji in the mid 14th Century and expanded upon by Gosamaru in the early 15th Century. Gosamaru was moved to Nakagusuku by the king to check the rising power of Amawari Aji in Katsuren Castle. In 1458 the castle fell to attacks by Amawari the lord of Katsuren Castle. The castle is made up of 6 baileys, each of a different elevation. It is said that Commodore Perry was impressed by the strength of the castle and the engineering displayed in its construction.

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Gallery

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  Main Gate or Seimon(正門). Main Bailey's ishigaki in the background.
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  Model of Nakagusuku Castle
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  Main Gate or Seimon(正門)
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  Model of Nakagusuku Castle
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  South Bailey
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  Gun Loop
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  Second Bailey
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  Third Bailey

Castle Profile
English Name	Nakagusuku Castle
Japanese Name	中城城
Founder	Sakinakagusuku Aji
Year Founded	mid 1300's
Castle Type	Mountaintop
Castle Condition	Ruins only
Designations	Top 100 Castles, UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Historic Site
Historical Period	Pre Edo Period
Features	stone walls
Visitor Information
Access	50 min by bus from Naha Bus Terminal; 5 min taxi
Hours
Time Required
URL	Castle Website
Location	Nakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture
Coordinates	26.284, 127.80144
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Admin
Added to Jcastle	2015
Admin Year Visited	Viewer Contributed
Admin Visits	viewer donated

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