Uegusuku Castle
宇江城城
A historic mountain castle ruin on Kumejima's highest point offering panoramic views of the island and surrounding ocean.
What it is
- A mountain castle built in the Teikaku style on the summit of Mount Uegusuku.
- Founded by the eldest son of Chinaha Anji before its destruction in fifteen ten.
- Designated as a national historic site after being returned from military use.
- The site stands three hundred ten meters above sea level.
What to see
- Ruins of a fortress destroyed by Ryukyuan royal forces.
- Panoramic views of the island from the highest elevation on Kumejima.
- Historical grounds formerly occupied by United States and Japanese military forces.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Uegusuku Castle Open in Google Maps
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