Most Sacred Place in Ryukyu Kingdom-World Heritage Site “Se-fa-Utaki”
The Most Sacred Place
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"Utaki" means "Sacred place" in Okinawa. Among many utakis, Se-fa-Utaki is worshipped by people as the most sacred place until today.
Please visit the place with respect and manner.
Stone Brick Path in Nature
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Depart from museum (Midori no yakata Se-fa) and go up the stair and stone tiled road.
You can feel some mysterious spiritual atmosphere spread all around the space.
Spiritual Power from a Giant Rock
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Ufugu-i on your left side from the worshippers road, and then Yuinchi giant rock.
Photo is the Yuinchi (Okinawa word means Kitchen). It is said that in the period when there was a lot of trading with other countries, this place was filled by foods and drinks from foreign countries.
The Beggining of Ryukyu
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Inside the wild forest, huge rocks will be drawing a triangular shape by their edge. The point of this triangle is "Sangu-i", and the top of the rock on right side is the prayers site "Chou-no-hana".
Feel the Ryukyu mythology
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From Sangui, you can see Kudaka Island. This island is said that Amamikiyo the god created Ryukyu came down from heaven and first made this island.
Address | Okinawa, Nanjo City, Chinen Kudeken |
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Tell | 098-949-1899 (Midori-no-Yakata Se-fa) |
URL | http://okinawa-nanjo.jp/sefa/ |
Business hours | 9:00~18:00 From November to Feburuary 17:30 (Entrance gate closes 30 minutes in advance) |
Regular holiday | To preserve nature, we have closing day twice a year. Please check in advance. |
Remarks | ※To avoid any accidents, please avoid sandals and high heels when visiting. |