Tomigusuku Castle, قاعدة عسكرية في اليابان
Tomigusuku Castle is a ruined fortress site in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, built primarily from limestone and wood materials. The walls and structures remain mostly in ruins, offering insight into the construction methods and defensive designs of past eras.
The fortress was built around 1400 under orders from Ououso, king of Nanzan, and served as a crucial stronghold. Over the centuries, it came under control of multiple rulers including the Nanzan kingdom, the Ryukyu Kingdom, and later the Japanese government.
Tomigusuku Castle takes its name from words meaning abundance and fortress, reflecting its historical importance. The site today serves as a quiet place of remembrance where visitors can feel connected to the people who once lived here.
The ruins sit on a hilltop near Highway 58, making them relatively easy to reach. The site is open to the public, allowing visitors to walk freely among the remaining stones and explore at their own pace.
Part of the site's story involves World War II, when 175 Japanese soldiers chose to end their lives here rather than surrender to invading forces. The ruins thus stand as a quiet memorial to the events of that period.
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