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Naminoue-gū

Naminoue-gū is the chief Ryūkyū jingū, revered as a significant spiritual site in Okinawa. This shrine is dedicated to the Ryūkyūan kami, providing a focal point for local religious practices, including Ryūkyū Shintō and associated noro priestesses. Its picturesque cliffside location overlooking the ocean adds to its spiritual ambiance.

Notable for

Being the principal shrine in the Ryūkyū Islands and a center for Ryūkyū Shintō practices.