Gushikawa Castle (Kume)

Gushikawa Castle (具志川城, Gushikawa jō, Okinawan: Gushichaa Gushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built in the 15th century. The Miifugaa rock formation can be seen from the castle.[2]

This article is about the castle on Kume Island. It is not to be confused with Gushikawa Castle (Itoman).
Gushikawa Castle
具志川城
Kumejima, Okinawa
TypeGusuku
Site information
Controlled byRyūkyū Kingdom (16th 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
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built15th century
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone, wood
Miifugaa rock formation near Gushikawa Castle

References
  1. "グシチャー". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
  2. Martin, Benjamin. "Gushikawa Castle Ruins". kumeguide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-12.


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