Izena Castle
Izena Castle 伊是名城 | |
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Izena, Okinawa, Japan | |
Ryūkyū Kingdom (15th century–1879) (1972-present)Empire of Japan (1879–1945) United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950) United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972) Japan | |
Open to the public | yes |
Condition | Ruins |
Site history | |
Built | early 14th century |
Built by | Samekawa |
In use | early 14th century-16th century |
Materials | Ryūkyūan limestone, wood |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Samekawa, Aji of Izena Magiri |
Izena Castle (伊是名城, Izena-jo, celadons, Sueki wares, and other important objects, which are also seen in other gusuku sites. King Shō Shin built Izena Tamaudun near the castle.
References
- ^ "イジナ". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ a b "Izena gusuku". Samurai Archives. Retrieved 25 March 2014.[permanent dead link]
26°54′53″N 127°57′09″E / 26.914685°N 127.952410°E