Sashiki Castle (Nanjō)

Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Nanjō, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (early-15th 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
Condition Ruins
Site history
Built early-15th century
Built by Shō Shishō
Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood
Garrison information
Occupants Aji of Sashiki Magiri

Sashiki Castle (佐敷城 Sashiki jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[1] It was built by Shō Shishō[2] and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.vinweathermon.viewbug.com/photo/4400096
  2. ↑ http://www.city.nanjo.okinawa.jp.e.bh.hp.transer.com/about-nanjo/movie_en/2012/02/sashiki-wi-gusuku.html

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