A sacred site for Ryukyu gods – Tomb of Amamichu

This small piece of land attached to the island of Hamahiga in Okinawa is a sacred site of the Ryukyu religion. It is known as the tomb of Amamichu, the creator god of Okinawa. A small shrine on the island is dedicated to the god.

A Boat Between The Rocks
Altar Of Amamichu
Sea Stack At Hamahiga Island
Tomb Of Amamichu
Hole In The Rock At Hamahiga Island
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Country: Japan
Area : Kyushu area
Prefecture : Okinawa-ken
City : Uruma-shi
District : Katsurenhiga
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Since my better half is Japanese I often have the chance to travel to Japan. I grew fond over time of this magnificent country. I thought of sharing with you some places worth visiting in this little but growing travel guide to Japan. I try to show with images what I can't express with words. I hope you may find here some inspiration! For those who wonder, I chose the moniker Gaijin-San after being called like this by a waitress at a grilled eel restaurant. "Gaijin" means foreigner and "San" is a honorific suffix in Japanese.

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