Yarazamori Castle

Yarazamori Castle
屋良座森城
Naha, Okinawa
Yarazamori Castle before 1945
Site information
TypeGusuku
OwnerUnited States Navy
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (1546–1879)
 Empire of Japan (1879–1945)
 United States (1945-present)
Open to
the public
No
ConditionDemolished
Location
Yarazamori Castle
屋良座森城
Yarazamori Castle
屋良座森城
Site history
Built1546
Built byShō Sei
In use1546-1950
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone
Demolished1950
Battles/warsPirate attacks (1553, 1556), Invasion of Ryukyu (1609), Battle of Okinawa (1945)
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Jana Ueekata

Yarazamori Castle (屋良座森城, Yarazamori jō; Okinawan: Yarazamui gushiku) was a Ryukyuan gusuku in Naha, Okinawa. It was located on the southern mouth of the Kokuba River in Naha Port.