Mie Castle, Ryukyuan stone fortress at Naha Port, Japan
The remains of Mie Castle include stone foundations and an ancient ceremonial site positioned at the northern entrance of Kokuba River within Naha Port.
King Shō Sei ordered the construction of Mie Castle in 1546 to protect Naha Port from maritime threats until Satsuma forces removed its artillery in 1609.
The castle incorporates traditional Ryukyuan architectural elements, featuring limestone walls and a sacred utaki ceremonial space at its center.
The castle site stands next to Loisir Hotel Naha, with access available through a marked pathway leading to stairs that ascend to the remaining structures.
Three stone bridges near the original castle led to its name change from Yarayazama to Miizukum, which later evolved into the current name Mie Castle.
Location: Naha
Inception: 1546
GPS coordinates: 26.21380,127.66510
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:37
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