Tamagusuku Castle
| Tamagusuku Castle 玉城城 | |
|---|---|
| Nanjō, Okinawa | |
Tamagusuku arch | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 26°8′38.4″N 127°46′50.9″E / 26.144000°N 127.780806°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | pre-14th century |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Aji of Tamagusuku Magiri |
Tamagusuku Castle (玉城城, Tamagusuku jō; Okinawan: Tamagushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa Island; according to the Chūzan Seikan, it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1987.