Introduction to Cultural Properties

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Gravestone of Shimoji-Miya-Risha

下地仁屋利社の墓碑

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)

住屋遺跡(俗称:尻間)01

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

スカプヤー御嶽

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

仲屋金盛ミャーカ

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

金志川泉

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

マムヤの屋敷後・機織り場・墓

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

観音堂経塚

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

祥雲寺の石垣

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

漲水石畳道

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 – >

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Concealed Bunker for the Former Navy Suicide Boats

海軍特攻艇格納秘匿壕

Located at the hills by the southwest coast of Karimata. The total length of the main bunker and the branches are approximately 300m and has five open[…] read more – >