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Naminoue Shrine
波上宮
/ Naminoue-gū
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours (office 9:00–17:00)
Overview
Okinawa's most important Shinto shrine perches dramatically on a coral cliff above Naminoue Beach — one of the few city beaches in Japan. Originally a sacred site of the native Ryukyuan religion, facing Nirai Kanai (the mythical paradise beyond the sea), it blends Ryukyuan and Shinto spiritual traditions in a way found nowhere else in Japan. Destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, it was rebuilt in 1953.
History
Founding
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Documented
1367 Source: Buddhist temple Gokoku-ji founded on the site by monk Raiju from Satsuma; Shinto elements added later.
1890📄Documented
Formally established as a Shinto shrine under the Imperial Household Agency.
1945📄Documented
Destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa.
1953📄Documented
Rebuilt on the original cliff-top location.
Enshrined Deities
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⛩
secondary Deity
Deities of rebirth, healing, the afterlife, and the sacred mountains of Kumano
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Kotosakao
secondary Deity
Blessings
Did You Know?
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The shrine faces Nirai Kanai — the Ryukyuan mythological paradise beyond the sea, from which all life originates.
Source: tradition
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It is one of the Eight Shrines of Okinawa (Ryukyu Hachisha) — the historically most important shrines of the old Ryukyu Kingdom.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
26.2206, 127.6714
Physical Address
1-25-11 Wakasa, Naha, Okinawa 900-0031
〒900-0031 沖縄県那覇市若狭1-25-11
Access
Asahibashi Station (Okinawa Monorail)
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours (office 9:00–17:00)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Naminoue Shrine?
Okinawa's most important Shinto shrine perches dramatically on a coral cliff above Naminoue Beach — one of the few city beaches in Japan. Originally a sacred site of the native Ryukyuan religion, facing Nirai Kanai (the mythical paradise beyond the sea), it blends Ryukyuan and Shinto spiritual traditions in a way found nowhere else in Japan. Destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, it was rebuilt in 1953.
Where is Naminoue Shrine located?
Naminoue Shrine is located in Naha, Okinawa. The full address is: 1-25-11 Wakasa, Naha, Okinawa 900-0031.
What deities are enshrined at Naminoue Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Izanami no Mikoto, Kumano Sanjo Gongen (Three Kumano Deities), kotosakao.
What blessings can you pray for at Naminoue Shrine?
Naminoue Shrine is known for: National Protection, General Prosperity, Good Catch, Safe Voyage.
How do I get to Naminoue Shrine?
The nearest station is Asahibashi Station (Okinawa Monorail). It is about a 15-minute walk from the station.