Sashiki Castle (Nanjō)

Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Nanjō, Okinawa
Type Gusuku
Site information
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (early-15th century–1879), Japan (1879–present)
Open to
the public
yes
Condition Ruins
Site history
Built early-15th century
Built by Shō Shishō
Materials Ryūkyūan limestone, wood
Garrison information
Occupants Aji of Sashiki Magiri

Sashiki Castle (佐敷城 Sashiki jō) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku in Nanjō, Okinawa.[1] It was built by Shō Shishō[2] and served as the home of the Aji of Sashiki Magiri.

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