Château de Yamada

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Château de Yamada, Medieval castle ruins in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

Located on a limestone ridge at 90 meters above sea level, Yamada Castle extends 160 meters from north to south and 30 meters from east to west.

Built between the 14th and 15th centuries, the castle served as the residence of Gozamaru before he relocated to Zakimi Castle in 1416.

The castle remains contain cave tombs of Gozamaru's ancestors, marked by a commemorative tablet from 1740 that documents their family lineage.

Archaeological excavations conducted from 1986 to 1988 revealed Chinese pottery and coins, indicating international trade connections during its active period.

The castle walls were dismantled to construct Zakimi Castle, yet sections of the original eastern and western stone fortifications remain intact today.

GPS coordinates: 36.84172,139.92967

Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:46

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