Introduction to Cultural Properties

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Cenotaph for the Victims of the Tsunami in the 36th Year of the Qianlong Era (1771)

In the hills behind Maehama, Yonaha (commonly known as Maeyama) is a coral limestone monument that stands on a pedestal, measuring 64cm in height, 29c[…] read more – >

【Nationally Registered:Tangible Cultural Property】Former Nakasone Family Gardens

The Nakasone family of the Chudo-Uji Clan descends from Nakasone Tuimya Genga, a powerful leader in Miyako Island from late 15th century to early 16th[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Natural Monument (Geological Feature)】Travertine Terraces at Bora, Miyakojima

The travertine terraces at Bora on Miyako Island is located at the southern shores of the Island, northwest of Cape Higashihenna, at the terraced clif[…] read more – >

【National Designation:Place of Scenic Beauty/Natural Monument】Yabiji

There are various views on the origin of the name Yabiji. Some say it is because Yabiji is made up of eight coral reefs, and others say it is formed f[…] read more – >

【Municipal Designation:Natural Monument (Flora)】Miyako-Hanawarabi (Helminthostachys zeylanica)

The Miyakojima-Hanawarabi is a perennial plant of the genus Helminthostachys of the Ophioglossaceae family, and the Miyakojima-Hanawarabi is the only […] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Monument of a Wrecked German Commercial Ship

ドイツ商船遭難之碑

In 1873, a German merchant ship, the Robertson left Fuzhou for Australia. The ship, however, was stranded on a giant tidal land off Miyaguni in a typh[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Natural Monument (Flora)】Coral Trees of Amagoi-za

雨乞座のデイゴ

The coral tree is a deciduous tree belonging to the pea family. The tree is distributed from India to the Pacific islands. In Taiwan and the Ryukyu Is[…] read more – >

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

アマ井

The history book, “Yoseikyuki” states, “This is a rain well in a cave and the year of digging remain unknown.” It was a precious source of water for t[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City:Tangible Folk】Yamasu Ugan

ヤーマス御願

Yamasu Ugan, an annual celebration in Kurima, begins on the day of Kinoe-uma (the Monkey and the Horse) and is a major event involving the entire isla[…] read more – >

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

アナ井

The history book, Yoseikyuki (1727) states, “a cave river in the east and the year of digging remains unknown.” Being located at the east of the guard[…] read more – >