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Suhara Castle

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Suhara Castle
塩原城
Kumejima, Okinawa
TypeGusuku
Site information
Controlled by Ryūkyū Kingdom (16th century–1879)
 Empire of Japan (1879–1945)
United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands(1945-1950)
United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands(1950-1972)
 Japan(1972-present)
Open to
the public
yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
MaterialsRyukyuan limestone, wood

Suhara Castle (塩原城, Suhara jō) is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Kumejima, Okinawa, on Kume Island. It was built on a hill overlooking Eef beach.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Benjamin. "Suhara Castle Ruins". kumeguide.com. Retrieved 2018-08-13.