Yarazamori Castle 屋良座森城 | |
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Naha, Okinawa | |
Type | Gusuku |
Site information | |
Owner | United States Navy |
Controlled by | Ryūkyū Kingdom (1546–1879) Empire of Japan (1879–1945) United States (1945-present) |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Demolished |
Site history | |
Built | 1546 |
Built by | Shō Sei |
In use | 1546-1950 |
Materials | Ryukyuan limestone |
Demolished | 1950 |
Battles/wars | Pirate attacks (1553, 1556), Invasion of Ryukyu (1609), Battle of Okinawa (1945) |
Garrison information | |
Past commanders | Jana Ueekata |
Yarazamori Castle (屋良座森城, Yarazamori jō, Okinawan: Yarazamui gushiku) was a Ryukyuan gusuku in Naha, Okinawa. It was located on the southern mouth of the Kokuba River in Naha Port.