Chibana Castle
| Chibana Castle 知花城 | |
|---|---|
| Okinawa, Okinawa | |
Plaque on observation structure commemorating Chibana Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (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 |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 26°21′46.5″N 127°48′39.0″E / 26.362917°N 127.810833°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 14th century |
| Built by | Aji of Goeku Magiri |
| In use | 14th century–15th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Goeku Magiri, Uni-Ufugusuku |
Chibana Castle (知花城, Chibana jō; Okinawan: Chibana gushiku), also known as Goeku Castle (越来城, Goeku jō; Okinawan: Gwiiku gushiku) was a Ryukyuan gusuku on Okinawa Island. In the Chibana district of Okinawa City, the castle site sits on a hill and is surrounded by jungle.