Katsuren Castle

Katsuren Castle
勝連城
Uruma, Okinawa
Ruins of Katsuren Castle
Site information
TypeGusuku
Open to
the public
yes
Conditionruins
Websitewww.city.uruma.lg.jp/bunka/2399
Location
Katsuren Castle
勝連城
Katsuren Castle
勝連城
Site history
Built13th-14th century
Built byAji of Katsuren Magiri
In use13th century-1611
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone, wood
Battles/warsAttacked by Uni-Ufugusuku (1458)
Garrison information
OccupantsAji of Katsuren Magiri, Amawari
CriteriaCultural: ii, iii, vi
Reference972
Inscription2000 (24th Session)

Katsuren Castle (勝連城, Katsuren jō; Okinawan: Kacchin Gushiku) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Uruma, Okinawa. In 2000, Katsuren Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, as a part of the Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.