Itokazu Castle
| Itokazu Castle 糸数城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
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Ruins of Itokazu Castle | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Nanzan (14th century–1429) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1429–1879), Japan (1879–present) |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | Mid-14th century |
| Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri |
Itokazu Castle (糸数城 Itokazu jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa. It was built with Ryūkyūan limestone in the mid-14th century. It is now in ruins.
History
The castle was built in the Gusuku Period of Ryūkyūan history. It was the home of the Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri. After Nanzan was conquered in 1429 by Shō Hashi, it came under the control of the Ryūkyū Kingdom.