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Uegusuku Castle (Kume)

Uegusuku Castle (Kume)

Uegusuku Castle (宇江城城, Uegusuku jō) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island.[1] It was the home to the Aji of Kume Magiri before the 16th century.[2] It is now a ruined castle.

Uegusuku Castle
宇江城城
Kumejima, Okinawa
TypeGusuku
Site information
Controlled byRyūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879)
Empire of Japan (1879–1945)
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svgUnited States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950)
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svgUnited States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972)
Japan(1972-present)
Open to
the public		yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
Built15th century
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone, wood
Garrison information
OccupantsAji of Kume
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References

[1]
Citation Linkkumeguide.comMartin, Benjamin. "Uegusuku Castle Ruins". kumeguide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.japan-guide.com"Okinawa Travel: Kumejima Island". www.japan-guide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-12.
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[3]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comA youtube video
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[4]
Citation Linkkumeguide.com"Uegusuku Castle Ruins"
Sep 28, 2019, 6:24 PM
[5]
Citation Linkwww.japan-guide.com"Okinawa Travel: Kumejima Island"
Sep 28, 2019, 6:24 PM
[6]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.comA youtube video
Sep 28, 2019, 6:24 PM
[7]
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