Seifa Utaki
254 Sayahabaru, Aza Kudeken, Chinen Village
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This is the most sacred site in Okinawa. A legend of the origin of the Ryukyus holds that the first of all gods, Tedako (god of the sun), ordered two gods to land on the islands and organize them as nations. The first thing they did during this process was to establish sacred sites, one of which was Seifa Utaki. Historically, most Ryukyuan gods have been female, and that's why the Ryukyu people believed that only women had the power to protect their men. Accordingly, the sisters and aunts of a king were called Kikoe Ogimi, and Seifa Utaki is the place where the Kikoe Ogimi were enthroned. The kings also used to visit the site every year to pray for a rich harvest. |
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| From Naha Airport go towards downtown Naha, then take a right onto Highway 329. Follow this road, which will turn into Highway 331. Pass Azama Sun-Sun Beach and take a right at the Chinen Post Office.
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