Tomigusuku Castle 豊見城城 | |
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Tomigusuku, Okinawa | |
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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 gusukuinTomigusuku, Okinawa. It was built in about 1400[2]byOuouso, 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]
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