Mie Castle
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Mie Castle (三重城, Mie jō, Okinawan: Mii gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Naha, Okinawa. It is located on the northern mouth of the Kokuba River in Naha Port.
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Mie Castle 三重城 | |
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Naha, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (1546–1879) 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 |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built by | Shō Sei |
In use | 1546–present |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone |
Battles/wars | Invasion of Ryukyu (1609), Battle of Okinawa (1945) |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Jana Ueekata |
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