Yamada Castle
| Yamada Castle 山田城 | |
|---|---|
| Onna, Okinawa | |
  Yamada Castle 山田城  Yamada Castle 山田城 | |
| Type | Gusuku |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| In use | 13th century-1422 |
| Materials | Ryukyuan limestone, wood |
| Events | materials used to build Zakimi Castle (1416-1422) |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Gosamaru |
Yamada Castle (山田城, Yamada jō, Okinawan: Yamada Gushiku[1]) was a Ryukyuan gusuku during the Gusuku Period of Ryukyuan history. It is famous for being the birthplace of the Ryukyuan general Gosamaru.[2] Gosamaru led the army of the castle's magiri against Nakijin Castle in 1416, helping the King of Chūzan to conquer Hokuzan. In return for his loyalty, Gosamaru was given land in Yomitanzan and allowed to build a new gusuku. He used materials from Yamada Castle to build Zakimi Castle in 1420.[2] The ruins of Yamada Castle are in present-day Onna, Okinawa, in the Yamada district.
References[edit]
- ^ "ヤマダ". 首里・那覇方言音声データベース (in Japanese).
- ^ a b "Gosamaru." Okinawa konpakuto jiten (沖縄コンパクト事典, "Okinawa Compact Encyclopedia"). Ryukyu Shimpo (琉球新報). 1 March 2003. Accessed 25 July 2009.
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