Kyan Castle
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Kyan Castle (喜屋武城, Kyan jō; Okinawan: Chan Gushiku[1]) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. It was controlled by the Ōgawa Aji of Agena Castle until it was destroyed by the Ryukyu Kingdom.[2]
TypeGusuku
ControlledbyŌgawa Aji (14th century-15th century)
Ryūkyū 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)
Ryūkyū 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)Opento thepublic
yesConditionRuins
| Kyan Castle 喜屋武城 | |
|---|---|
| Uruma, Okinawa | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Controlled by | Ōgawa Aji (14th century-15th century) Ryūkyū 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 |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
  Kyan Castle 喜屋武城  Kyan Castle 喜屋武城 | |
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| Coordinates | 26°21′13″N 127°51′00″E |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Fourth son of Ōgawa Aji |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
