Gushikawa Castle, Historic castle ruins in Kumejima, Japan.
The stone walls of Gushikawa Castle extend 5 to 10 meters high using a Nozura technique of naturally rough stone construction.
The castle served as a strategic military base during the Ryukyu Kingdom period from the 15th century until Japan annexed the territory in 1879.
The architecture of Gushikawa Castle demonstrates the traditional Ryukyuan construction methods through its use of local limestone and regional fortification designs.
Visitors can reach the castle site through a 16-minute walk from Kyan Bus Stop, where bus number 107 makes regular stops.
The castle features a natural cave system that connects to the sea, which functioned as a supply route and potential escape passage.
Location: Kumejima
GPS coordinates: 26.38317,126.75094
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06
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