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Ginowan-city is located in the middle part of Okinawa mainland. The population is nearly 10 thousand, It’s the 5th biggest city in Okinawa. The shrine is located in 40 minutes from Naha. Futenma shrine was built around in 1450 during the Ryukyu kingdom era. It is in an accessible place and the US military air base is located next to the shrine. Once upon a time, A girl shuts herself in the cave and became as a goddess, and the myth the of the hermit who showed up from the cave. Futenma shrine is a spot known for the spiritual site. Many tourists all over the world visit the shrine.
At the entrance, you can see the stone steps made from Ryukyu limestone. The shrine room is Okinawan style red roof-tile. Most of the buildings in Okinawa are made from concrete to decrease the damage from the typhoon. However, Futenma shrine is made of wooden building. The contrast of the Okinawan blue sky and the building is so beautiful. Unequalled Okinawan Shrine.
Futenma shrine is the biggest shrine in the middle part of mainland Okinawa. More than 100 thousand people visit the Shrine on New year’s day. The shrine was rebuilt in 2005 due to its deterioration. People visit the shrine to pray for a good match and safe delivery of the child. Some company, visit the shrine to pray for the prosperity in business.
The 8 Ryukyu Shrines which used to be designated by Ryukyu government, where Futenma Shrine, Naminoue Shrine, Okinogu, Shikinagu, Sueyoshigu, Asatohachimangu, Amekugu and Kingu in Uruma-city. Futenma shrine is one of The 8 Ryukyu Shrines and for over 600 years the shrine has watched over Okinawan people and was lived in people’s faith.
In the long history, the shrine got a harsh damage from WWⅡ, the monk moved the Shintai (means the body of the deity) to Itoman-city and made a temporary shrine at the Uruma – city. People have protected the shrine for a long time. If you have a chance to visit the shrine, it’s recommended to learn the history as well.
Futenma Shrine:
Address: 1 Chome-27-10 Futenma, Ginowan, Okinawa 901-2202
Friday 10AM–5PM
Saturday 10AM–5PM
Sunday 10AM–5PM
Monday 10AM–5PM
Tuesday 10AM–5PM
Wednesday 10AM–5PM
Thursday 10AM–5PM
Phone: 098-892-3344
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