中城城 | |
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| Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan | |
 Ruins of Nakagusuku castle ( west district ) | |
| Type | Gusuku |
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| Built | around 1440 |
Nakagusuku Castle (中城城 Nakagusuku-jō) is a gusuku in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is now in ruins. The legendary Ryukyuan commander, Gosamaru, built the fortress in the early 15th century to defend against attacks from the east by Lord Amawari of Katsuren Castle. The six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku.
Rampart of the 3rd district
Rampart of the 2nd district
Rampart of the 1st district
Literature
- Motoo, Hinago (1986). Japanese Castles. Tokyo: Kodansha. p. 200 pages. ISBN 0-87011-766-1.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nakagusuku Castle. |
- Short history and directions to Nakagusuku Castle from Japan Guide
- Nakagusuku Castle site run by Nakamura-ke, located near the gusuku.
- The Amawari-Gosamaru dramatic episode
Coordinates: 26°17′03″N 127°48′05″E / 26.2842°N 127.801367°E
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