Introduction to Cultural Properties
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Gravestone of Shimoji-Miya-Risha
In 1879, at the time of the abolishment of feudal domains and the establishment of the prefecture, there were strong protests centered around the offi[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Sumiya Remains (Known as Shiima)
The Sumiya Remains is a former settlement site from around the 14th to the 17th century. As a result of the two excavations that took place in 1982, o[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Tangible Folk】Sukapuya Utaki
The surrounding area of Sukapuya Utaki is the district of Miyaguni-Motojima. The Utaki is a sacred site revered by the local residents as it is the pr[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Nakayakanamori Myaka
The Nakayakanamori Myaka is located east of the Nakasone family home of the Chudo-uji Clan, north of the Hokama Utaki sacred site. In the Chudo-uji Cl[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Kinsukya-ga
Kinsukya-ga is a cave spring located about 150 m west of the residence site of Kinsukya Tuyumya. The water basin is large and almost a circle in shape[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Ruins of Mamuya’s Residence, Weaving Site and Tomb
Mamuya’s Residence Site is located on a small hill about 200 m south of Bora-Motojima. The surrounding soil has been removed and now it is a rise. The[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Kannon-do Kyozuka
The Kannon-do was constructed in 1699, and it is said that it was revered by the people as they prayed for the safe journey of the ships that carried […] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Stone Walls of Shounji Temple
With the proposal from the Satsuma Clan, the Shounji Temple was founded by Sangetsu Osho, a Buddhist priest, in 1611. It is not clear how large the te[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Harimizu Stone-Paved Road
It is said that erosion control and engineering works were vigorously being conducted at the beginning of the 18th century, and the roads in each of t[…] read more – >