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Gusuku in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nago Castle 名護城 | |
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Nago, Okinawa | |
Nago Castle today | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Hokuzan (14th century–1416)![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | early 14th century |
In use | early 14th century–1609 |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
Battles/wars | Invasion of Hokuzan |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Aji of Nago Magiri |
Nago Castle (名護城, Nago jō, Okinawan: Nagu gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nago, Okinawa.[1] It was built in the 14th century and served as the home of the Aji of Nago Magiri. In 1416, the army of Chūzan, led by Shō Hashi, attacked and captured the castle during the invasion of Hokuzan.