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Okinawa Naminoue Shrine
Okinawa Naminoue Shrine
Naminoue Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, the ichinomiya (primary shrine) of the prefecture. It sits atop a high bluff, overlooking Naminoue Beach and the ocean.
Originally a sacred space of the native Ryukyuan religion, due to its location and natural beauty, it was dedicated to nirai kanai, the mythical source of all life, and to the sea. At some point it came to be known as Hana gusuku and Nanminsan; Nanmin is the Okinawan reading of 波上, meaning “above the waves”, which is pronounced as Naminoue in standard Japanese.
Access
By Car
The best way to visit Okinawa Naminoue Shrine is to use private transport / sightseeing taxi in Okinawa. KingTai Travel has lots of sightseeing taxi in Okinawa with afforable price.
By bus
From Naha Airport, take bus No. 25, 26, or 99 to Prefectural Office Kitaguchi Station, then walk to Palette Kumoji Bus Stop, then take bus No. 2, 5, 15, or 45 and get off at Seibumon Station. It takes another three minutes of hiking to reach your destination.
By trams
Depart from Naha Airport, take the Okinawa Monorail to Asahibashi Station, and walk for 15 minutes to your destination.
HOURS & FEES
Hours: 09:00~17:00
Admission Fees: Free