Nakagusuku Castle
| Nakagusuku Castle 中城城 | |
|---|---|
| Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa | |
Ruins of Nakagusuku Castle (west district) | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Website | www |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 26°17′02″N 127°48′05″E / 26.28389°N 127.80139°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | around 1440 |
| Built by | Gosamaru |
| In use | early 1440-1611 |
| Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
| Battles/wars | Attacked by Amawari (1458) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Gosamaru, Aji of Nakagusuku Magiri |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 972 |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
Nakagusuku Castle (中城城, Nakagusuku jō; Okinawan: Nakagushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku fortification located in the village of Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan. It is known for being the best-preserved of any gusuku ruins, and the six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972. The designated area is 110,473 square meters, of which 14,473 square meters is the castle grounds. In November 2000, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu, along with the Shuri Castle ruins and others.