【Designated by the City：Historic Site】Muika-ga

Before the development of the water system, the people used rainwater and water from the Uriga or waterholes found in various locations. The settlements formed and developed around these wells and the history of Miyako is deeply connected to the Uriga, the source of water for the people.　The Muika-ga has a small layer of shell mounds, and from the surrounding areas, pieces of celadon and pottery have been collected from the surface of the ground and tells us that this areas was once a large settlement.
Mr. Kenpu Inamura, a local historian, believed that this whole area around the Muika-ga was the main stronghold of the Yonahabaru party who showed great strength in the last half of the 14th century. However, it is unclear and there are other theories that argue against this opinion.
The Muika-ga is the largest Uriga found in the area around Hirara. There are 103 steps leading to and from the water, and we are able to observe the path walked by the women and children of the past.