Gushikawa Castle (Itoman)

Gushikawa Castle (具志川城, Gushikawa jō, Okinawan: Gushichan Gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Itoman, Okinawa.[1] [2] [3]

Historic sites of Gushikawa Castle at Itoman city. View of the beach.
This article is about the castle on Okinawa Island in Itoman City. It is not to be confused with Gushikawa Castle (Kume) or Kyan Castle.
Gushikawa Castle
具志川城
Itoman, Okinawa
Gushikawa Castle
Gushikawa Castle具志川城 is located in Okinawa Prefecture
Gushikawa Castle具志川城
Gushikawa Castle
具志川城
Gushikawa Castle具志川城 is located in Japan
Gushikawa Castle具志川城
Gushikawa Castle
具志川城
Coordinates26°4′49″N 127°39′52″E
TypeGusuku
Site information
Controlled byRyūkyū Kingdom (15th century–1879)
 Empire of Japan (1879–1945)
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
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsRyūkyūan limestone, wood

References
  1. Gushikawa Ruins Cape Kyan - Okinawa Hai
  2. Gushikawa Castle Ruins - Ryukyu Cultural Archives
  3. Exploring Okinawa - Cape Kyan's Gushikawa Castle - Haisai Akage
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