Katsuren Castle (勝連城, Katsuren jō, Okinawan: Kacchin Gushiku[1]) 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.[2] | ||||||
Type: Gusuku | ||||||
Built: 13th-14th century | ||||||
Builder: Aji of Katsuren Magiri | ||||||