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【Prefecturally Designated：Historic Site】Sacred Tamaishi Rock of Nobarudake

野原岳の霊石

Located halfway up the mountain of Nobarudake on the south side, this sacred rock was originally placed on the northwestern side near the summit. The […] read more – >

【Prefecturally Designated：Historic Site】Takausu-jo Castle Remains

高腰城跡

This is the remains of a castle that was constructed at the summit section of a hill (113m high) located north of the Higa settlement on the east coas[…] read more – >

【Prefecturally Designated：Historic Site】Tomb of Nakasone Tuyumya

仲宗根豊見親の墓

It is told that this tomb was constructed by Nakasone Tuyumya, a chieftain who controlled Miyako from the end of the 15thcentury to the beginning of t[…] read more – >

【Prefecturally Designated：Historic Site】German Monument to Commemorate Goodwill in Miyako

ドイツ皇帝博愛記念碑

The monument, which stands in the middle of the city near the Harimizu Port, was erected on March 20 in 1876, based on the order of German Emperor, Wi[…] read more – >

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

タキフガー

Dakifu-ga is a well, located by the Yasurugi on Irabu Island, with the site area of 39 m2. It is in a flattened trapezoid shape with the side length o[…] read more – >

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

神里ガー

Kanzato is considered to refer to the place where gods gather. This well is deeply revered as a place where gods meet and discuss things. In around 14[…] read more – >

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

フナハガー

In the naturally grown forest behind the well, there stands Irabu Nakatozu Utaki, a sacred site. It is said that there existed Funapa-mura, Upozato-mu[…] read more – >

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

アラガー

Ara-ga, located in the west of Sawada, is the oldest well in the community. The well shaft is about 4 to 4.5 m deep and stands on the grounds about 8 […] read more – >

【Designated by the City：Historic Site】Sawada Yukui

佐和田ユークイ

Sawada Yukui, located 200 m west of Sawada Route and 200 m north of the Sawada community, enshrines Ufuyunushu, who is said to have come to Irabu Isla[…] read more – >

【Designated by the City：Historic Site】Nushi Utaki Sacred Site

乗瀬御嶽

Located at the southeastern tip of Irabu Island and to the left side near the way to the shore of Toguchi, the site enshrines Tamamega, a daughter of […] read more – >