Historic Sites and Structures
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Nugusuku-ga
Nugusuku Remains are located at the Ryukyu limestone hillside (about 65 m high) that stretches from east to west along the northeastern coast of Fukuh[…] read more – >
【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 settlemen[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Harimizu Utaki Sacred Site and the Stone Wall
Surrounded with mythical tales of the creation of Miyako and the marriage with a serpent, this is a valuable Utaki or sacred site in studying the orig[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Tangible Folk】Kusu-nu-ka
There is a Niri, or worship song about Kusu-nu-ka, sung during the Ueyan (ancestral worship festival) which has been celebrated at the Karimata settle[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Tangible Folk】Isu-ga
This spring is said to be the foundation of the Karimata Settlement, and is mentioned in the ritual song of worship, the Tabi, recited at Ueyan (ances[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historical Records】Records Related to Shoei-Uji and the Motomura Family
In Miyako, those with the ancestral background whose names start with the character 朝, are called the Shoei-uji Clan, drawn from the last name Sho ori[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historical Records】Records Related to Chudo-Uji and the Nakasone Family
Descending from Nakasone Tuyumya, the Chudo-uji Clan was one of the two most powerful clans during the age of the Bakumatsu, splitting the control of […] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Classical Literature】Monument for the Sangyokai-no Onjin (Benefactors of the Industrial World)
This monument was erected within the grounds of the Miyako Shrine when it was constructed in July 1925, in commemoration of the three men, Shimoji Pec[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Classical Literature】Tombstone of Ongawa Satonushi Pechin
Built in the Bakumatsu period, this tombstone is old in comparison to other old tombstones found today. It is built with sandstone, measuring 62cm in […] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Classical Literature】Hohonhi Monument of Motomura Family
The inscribed words in this monument were presented to a member of the Shoei-uji clan, Chosho (Chosho Motomura, in office from 1851 to 1876), who was […] read more – >