Municipal

【Designated by the City:Historic Site】Ubu-ka

大川

It is not clear when this Ga was dug, but in the history book, Yoseikyuki (1727), it is written, “大川掘年数不相知歴代二成及大破候、康熈五拾六丁酉年修補牛馬之用水所” and taking the fa[…] read more – >

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

野城泉

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

盛加がー

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

漲水御嶽と石垣

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

クスヌカー(後の井)

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

イスゥガー(磯井)

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

向裔氏本村家関係資料

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

忠導氏仲宗根家関係資料

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)

産業界之恩人記念碑

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

恩河里之子親雲上の墓碑

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 – >