Nakagusuku Castle
| Nakagusuku Castle 中城城 | |
|---|---|
| Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa | |
Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle (west district) | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Website | www |
| Location | |
| Site history | |
| Built | around 1440 |
| Built by | Gosamaru |
| In use | early 1440-1611 |
| Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
| Battles/wars | Attacked by Amawari (1458) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Gosamaru, Aji of Nakagusuku Magiri |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 972 |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Nakagusuku Castle (中城城, Nakagusuku jō; Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a gusuku in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan. It is one of a number of castles built on the island of Okinawa by the Ryukyu Kingdom now in ruins.