Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城 | |
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Tomigusuku, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by |
Nanzan (1400?–1429)![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1400? |
Built by | Ououso |
In use | 1400?–early 17th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Battles/wars |
World War II
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Garrison information | |
Occupants | Ououso, King of Nanzan |
Tomigusuku Castle (豊見城城, Tomigusuku jō, Okinawan: Tumigushiku [1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400 [2] by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle. The castle is not far off of Highway 58. [3]
During the Battle of Okinawa, much of the castle ruins were destroyed. In addition, 175 Japanese soldiers committed suicide near Tomigusuku Castle, rather than surrendering to the Allies.[ citation needed]
26°11′21″N 127°41′06″E / 26.189238673746072°N 127.68503085560607°E
Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城 | |
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Tomigusuku, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by |
Nanzan (1400?–1429)![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | 1400? |
Built by | Ououso |
In use | 1400?–early 17th century |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Battles/wars |
World War II
|
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Ououso, King of Nanzan |
Tomigusuku Castle (豊見城城, Tomigusuku jō, Okinawan: Tumigushiku [1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Tomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400 [2] by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle. The castle is not far off of Highway 58. [3]
During the Battle of Okinawa, much of the castle ruins were destroyed. In addition, 175 Japanese soldiers committed suicide near Tomigusuku Castle, rather than surrendering to the Allies.[ citation needed]
26°11′21″N 127°41′06″E / 26.189238673746072°N 127.68503085560607°E