Historic Sites
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Uuni-no-shu Utaki
There is an article in a history book called Miyakojima Kiji Shitsugi titled “The case of Nozaki Mitsusarya’s return after escaping from a southern is[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Pinzaabu Site
Pinzaabu was excavated in 1980 by Prof. Yoshikazu Hasegawa of Yokohama National University. Human bone pieces and fossils considered to be those of mi[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Shimajiri Motojima and Nnaka-ga
It is said that the Shimajiri-Motojima was the origin of the present Shimajiri settlement. This Motojima is known for its five ceremonies held through[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Tomb of the Master of Yusuma
Presently in Karimata, there are four tombs known as the Yusumanushu-nu Haka. This tomb is one of them, and is located at the top of the hill which co[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Water Well at Minuzuma Remains
This well is located approximately 1.5km southeast of the Hisamatsu Community Center. A wide area at this location is the site of a settlement that wa[…] read more – >
【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Nisumi Utaki Sacred Site
Located at the hilltop about 1km northwest of the Masubari settlement, the Utaki is strongly fortified with a sheer cliff to the north, facing the oce[…] read more – >
【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: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 – >