Naminoue Shrine

What it is

• One of the eight Ryukyu Hachisha shrines.
• Dedicated to Izanami-no-mikoto and two other deities.
• Worshipped as the general guardian of Okinawa.
• Designated as a Beppyo Jinja by Shinto Shrines Association.

What to see

• Main hall and shrine office, rebuilt in 1953.
• Worship hall, rebuilt in 1961.
• Hilltop location overlooking Naha Port.
• Naminoue area, a historical and scenic cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.