【Designated by the City・Historic Site】Sabautsu-ga

The designated area contains Sabautsu-ga, a stone-lined well which is 1.5 m in diameter and 4.5 m in depth; its surrounding area; and an approach stairway. The well had been utilized as daily life water by the people of Sarahama for over 240 years until a small water-supply system was installed in August, 1966. The name “Sabautsu” is considered to be derived from the shark-like landform from as seen from the Ikema Island side.
The well was discovered by Myagidate-no-Kaneufunushi, and Fuzzu-no-Matsuufunushi. They are said to have heard the sound of flowing water during their farm work and found the well. The water is not fit to drink as it gets salty depending on the tides.