Sashiki Castle
佐敷城
Explore Sashiki Castle, a historic Okinawan gusuku and former residence of influential Ryukyuan kings.
What it is
- A gusuku, or castle, on southern Okinawa Island.
- Designated as a national historic site.
- Residence of Sho Shisho and Sho Hashi.
- Sho Hashi gained support by distributing farm tools.
What to see
- Steep slopes on three sides of the castle.
- Tsukishiro-gu shrine, built in 1938.
- Observation deck and outdoor stage.
- Pillar holes on three flat areas.
- Excavated Chinese celadon bowls.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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