Nago Castle
Gusuku in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
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TypeGusuku
ControlledbyHokuzan (14th century–1416)
Ryūkyū Kingdom (1416–1879)
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 (1416–1879)
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
thepublicyes
thepublicyes
ConditionRuins
| Nago Castle 名護城 | |
|---|---|
| Nago, Okinawa | |
Nago Castle in 2015 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Controlled by | Hokuzan (14th century–1416) Ryūkyū Kingdom (1416–1879) 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 | |
  Nago Castle 名護城  Nago Castle 名護城 | |
| 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.
