Nago_Castle

Nago Castle

Nago Castle

Gusuku in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

26.5875758°N 127.9792328°E / 26.5875758; 127.9792328

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Nago Castle (名護城, Nago jō, Okinawan: Nagu gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nago, Okinawa.[1] It was built in the 14th century and served as the home of the Aji of Nago Magiri. In 1416, the army of Chūzan, led by Shō Hashi, attacked and captured the castle during the invasion of Hokuzan.

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    ""The Nangusuku Castle Site Ruins in Nago City"". www.mapitokinawa.com. Retrieved 2018-07-14.


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