Sashiki Castle

Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Nanjō, Okinawa
Tsukishiro Shrine built on the site of Sashiki Castle
Site information
TypeGusuku
Open to
the public
yes
ConditionRuins
Location
Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Sashiki Castle
Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Sashiki Castle
佐敷城 (Japan)
Coordinates26°9′44.8″N 127°47′22.3″E / 26.162444°N 127.789528°E / 26.162444; 127.789528
Site history
Builtlate-14th century
Built byShō Shishō
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone, wood
Garrison information
OccupantsShō Shishō, Shō Hashi, Aji of Sashiki Magiri

Sashiki Castle (佐敷城, Sashiki jō; Okinawan: Sashichi Gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 2013.