Naka Castle

Naka Castle

is a "gusuku" in the village of Nakagusuku, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is currently in ruins. The legendary Ryukyuan commander, Gosamaru, built the fortress in the early 15th century to defend against attacks from the east by Lord Amawari of Katsuren Castle. The six courtyards of this fortress with stacked stone walls make it a prime example of a gusuku.

Literature

*cite book | title=Japanese Castles| last=Motoo| first=Hinago| date=1986| pages= 200 pages| publisher=Kodansha| location=Tokyo| id=ISBN 0-87011-766-1

External links

* [http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7107.html Short history and directions] to Nakagusuku Castle from Japan Guide
* [http://www.wonder-okinawa.jp/002/001/e_nak.html Nakagusuku] details at Wonder Okinawa (comprehensive site)
* [http://www4.ocn.ne.jp/~knaka/ncastle/ncastlee.html Nakagusuku Castle] site run by Nakamura-ke, located near the gusuku.
* [http://www.pref.okinawa.jp/summit/gusuku/gusuku_1b/index2.htm The Amawari-Gosamaru] dramatic episode


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