Gushikawa Castle (Kume)

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Gushikawa Castle
具志川城
Kumejima, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879)
 Empire of Japan (1879–1945)
US flag 48 stars.svg United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950)
US flag 48 stars.svgUnited States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972)
 Japan(1972-present)
Open to
the public
yes
Condition Ruins
Site history
Built 15th century
Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood

Gushikawa Castle (具志川城 Gushikawa jō?) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built in the 15th century. The Miifugaa rock formation can be seen from the castle.[1]

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