Yamada Castle

山田城

Onna, Okinawa

Gusuku

A gusuku in Onna, Okinawa.

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Type: Gusukustone-walled strongholds of the Ryukyu Islands, often also sacred places
Keep (tenshu): No keep recordedno keep is recordedWikipedia (ja)
Main lords: GosamaruWikipedia (ja)
Remains to see: Stone wallsWikipedia (ja)
Designation: National Historic SiteWikidata

People of this castle

Lord

Gosamaru

護佐丸

?–1458

An early lord (aji) of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Born at Yamada Gusuku, he became lord of Yuntanza and helped Sho Hashi unite the three kingdoms. He built Zakimi Castle and later, on royal orders, moved to Nakagusuku, where he added the third and north enclosures.

Castles nearby

Iha Castle3.6 km · No keep recorded

Zakimi Castle4.7 km · No keep recorded

Yarazamori Castle7.3 km · Not yet confirmed

Chibana Castle8 km · Not yet confirmed

Agena Castle8.7 km · No keep recorded Tengan Castle9.3 km · No keep recorded

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Sources

1
Wikipedia「山田城 (琉球国)」Wikipedia日本語版wikipediaChecked: 2026-10-03
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Wikidata Q16903903WikidatawikidataChecked: 2026-10-03

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