This was once a sacred site where the Ryukyu Kingdom held important rituals, and it was also an important place for the inauguration ceremony of the highest priestess, the Kikoe Ogimi. In 2000, it was added to the World Heritage Site “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu,” standing as a testament to Ryukyu’s unique spiritual culture.
What left the biggest impression was the huge Ryukyu limestone formation called Sangui deep in the forest. The naturally formed rock space feels full of mysterious energy. Standing there with the gentle breeze passing through, I found myself feeling calm without even realizing it.
