Sashiki Castle

Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Nanjō, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Nanzan (before 1405)
Shō Shishō and Shō Hashi (1405-1429)
 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 late-14th century
Built by Shō Shishō
Materials Ryukyuan limestone, wood
Garrison information
Occupants Shō Shishō, Shō Hashi, Aji of Sashiki Magiri

Sashiki Castle (佐敷城, Sashiki jō, Okinawan: Sashichi Gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[1] It was built by Shō Shishō[2] and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri. During the Taishō era, a Shinto shrine was built over the remains of the main hall. Unlike most gusuku, which are known for high stone walls, the remains of such walls have not been found at Sashiki Castle by archaeologists.

References

  1. ↑ Uezato, Takashi. Ryukyu Sengoku Rekidan. Naha: Border Ink, 2015. 11-12.
  2. ↑ "Sashiki wi Gusuku | 南城市公式Webサイト". City.nanjo.okinawa.jp.e.bh.hp.transer.com. Retrieved 2017-03-22.

Coordinates: 26°09′45″N 127°47′22″E / 26.1624°N 127.7895°E / 26.1624; 127.7895


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