It was built in about 1400[2] by Ououso, then King of Nanzan, and is now a ruined castle.

[3] During the Battle of Okinawa, much of the castle ruins were destroyed.

In addition, 175 Japanese soldiers committed suicide near Tomigusuku Castle, rather than surrendering to the Allies.

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