Futenma-gū

What it is

• Okinawa's only shrine in Ginowan City.
• One of the Ryukyu Hachisha, a group of eight important shrines.
• Enshrines Ryukyu ancient Shinto gods and Kumano Gongen.

What to see

• A 280-meter long cave.
• An inner shrine located inside the cave.
• Artifacts from 3000 years ago excavated from the cave.
• Animal fossils from 20,000 years ago found in the cave.
• The Futenma pilgrimage route, a historic site.

When to go

• Inner shrine in the cave is open 10 AM to 5 PM.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.