BokenJapanSights in Izena, Okinawa
Izena · Okinawa · 14 places
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Mekaru Family Residence
Well-preserved house of King Sho En's uncle's descendants that escaped war damage, showing Ryukyuan noble features.
Sea Gitara and Land Gitara
Two towering sheer rocks, one in the sea and one on land, regarded as sacred and viewed from Gitara Observatory.
Izena Tamaudun
Second Sho Dynasty mausoleum on the slope of Izena Castle ruins, with Chinese diabase coffins.
Izena Kami Asagi
Thatched wall-less ritual hut on eight stone pillars in Izena settlement, designated a folk cultural property.
King Sho En Garden Park
1996 park at King Sho En's birthplace, with his first-bath well and a bronze statue.
Izena Island
Birthplace of King Sho En, a scenic island with sacred sites and historic remains.
Izena Castle Ruins
Steep coastal castle ruins said to be built by Samekawa, with stone walls, a gate, and sea views.
Samure Road
Roughly 2 km old road on Izena, also the approach for official Shiimii festivals.
Equestrian Statue of King Sho En
Bronze equestrian statue of young King Sho En, erected for his 600th birth anniversary.
Izena Village Fureai Folk Museum
Exhibits Izena history, folklore, and archaeology, plus Mekaru family royal gifts and colorful festival lacquerware.
Izena Settlement
Old Okinawan landscape of coral stone walls and fukugi rows, preserved because no habu live here.
Izena Village Moromi Kami Asagi
Ritual hall beside King Sho En's birthplace in Moromi, Izena; Okinawa tangible folk cultural property.
Serikyaku Kami Asagi
Thatched hipped-roof ritual hut on four stone pillars in Serikyaku, designated a folk cultural property.
Izena Village Nakada Kami Asagi
Four-pillar thatched hall in Nakada, Izena, used for Unjami and harvest festivals; Okinawa folk cultural property.