Yarazamori Castle, Gusuku fortress in Naha, Japan.
The castle stood at the southern entrance of Kokuba River, featuring stone walls and multiple defensive positions overlooking the port of Naha.
King Shō Sei ordered the construction of Yarazamori Castle in 1546 to protect Naha Port from maritime threats, particularly focusing on defense against pirates.
The gusuku structure incorporated Ryukyuan architectural elements, using local limestone and traditional construction methods from the Ryukyu Kingdom period.
An iron chain system connected Yarazamori Castle to Mie Castle across the harbor, allowing controllers to regulate maritime traffic entering Naha Port.
The fortress contained 7-9cm cannons and provided defenders with pikes and hand cannons, making it the larger and more heavily armed of Naha's twin harbor fortifications.
Location: Naha
Inception: 1546
GPS coordinates: 26.36773,127.75971
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:18
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