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]
| Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城 | |
|---|---|
| Tomigusuku, Okinawa | |
  Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城  Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城 | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Nanzan (1400?–1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945).svg){kind=small} 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 | 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 |
World War II
editDuring 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]
References
edit- ^ "トゥミグシク". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ "Tomigusuku City Tourism Association". Tomigusuku (in Japanese). Retrieved 2018-08-13.
- ^ "Pacific Stars And Stripes Archives, Sep 21, 1986, p. 41". NewspaperArchive.com. 1986-09-21. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
26°11′21″N 127°41′06″E / 26.189238673746072°N 127.68503085560607°E
