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Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu


The " Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu" are cultural heritages characteristically unique to the district of the Ryukyu. They were developed sometime between the end of the 14th century when the Ryukyu Kingdom began its steps toward unification,and the end of the 18th century when the Kingdom was finally established.



Sefa-utaki
Located at Nanjo City,
Shimajiri-gun
[Site (Designed Cultural Landscape)]

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Sefa-utaki. Ujouguchi.

The creation of Shoshin (1477-1526), the third king of the second Sho Dynasty, Sefa-utaki reflects a cultural system that is closely related to the national religious thought. lt played an important role,religiously as well as spiritually, in religious services supporting the centralized sovereignty. lt is an outstanding example of a Ryukyuan religious form based upon a philosophy on nature. lt is nominated as a historic site.

Sefa-utaki.Yuinchi.


Sefa-utaki.
Place of worship at Sangui.


900-8570 1-2-2 Izumizaki Naha Okinawa
Tel 098-866-2333 Mail okinawa@pref.okinawa.lg.jp

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