Zakimi Castle
| Zakimi Castle 座喜味城 | |
|---|---|
| Yomitan, Okinawa | |
Zakimi Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | Ruins, partially restored |
| Location | |
Zakimi Castle 座喜味城 Zakimi Castle Zakimi Castle 座喜味城 Zakimi Castle 座喜味城 (Japan) | |
| Coordinates | 26°24′29.3″N 127°44′31.9″E / 26.408139°N 127.742194°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1416-1422 |
| Built by | Gosamaru |
| In use | 1422– |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Battles/wars | |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iii, vi |
| Reference | 972 |
| Inscription | 2000 (24th Session) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Gosamaru, Aji of Yomitan Magiri |
Zakimi Castle (座喜味城, Zakimi jō; Okinawan: Zachimi Gushiku) is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the village of Yomitan, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It has been protected by the central government as a National Historic Site since 1972. It is in ruins, but the walls and foundations have been restored. In 2000, Zakimi Castle was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.