This is one of the Utakis in the Haenohira that was served by Shurioamushirare during the Ryukyu dynasty era. It is mentioned in the “Ryukyukoku Yuraiki” (The Records of the Origin of the Ryukyu Kingdom written in 1713), that it was a residence of the lord Sakiyama, who was also involved with establishment of the Naminoue Shrine.
His tomb is in the same property known as Touseihaisho. The original roof of the stone-arched gate of the Utaki was in the style of roof called Kirizuma hafuu yane, but it was destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa. The present gate is made of concrete.

Basic information

Address

903-0814 1-39 Sakiyama-cho Shuri Naha Okinawa

TEL

098-917-3501　(English is not supported） Municipal cultural property division of Naha city

Business hours

Nothing in particular

Close day

Nothing in particular

Charge

Free

Parking

None

Access information

A 2-minute walk from the Kinjo-cho bus stop. Eastern entrance in the Sakiyama Park.

Additional Information

Academic information

Cultural property(Municipal designated historical site)
Designated: June 25th 1986
This is one of the Utakis in the Haenohira that was served by Shurioamushirare during the Ryukyu dynasty era. It is mentioned in the "Ryukyukoku Yuraiki" (The Records of the Origin of the Ryukyu Kingdom written in 1713), that it was a residence of the lord Sakiyama who was also involved with establishment of the Naminoue Shrine.
His tomb is in the same property known as Touseihaisho. The original roof of the stone-arched gate of the Utaki was in the style of roof called Kirizuma hafuu yane, but it was destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa. The present gate is made of concrete.
In 1959, during the excavation and study conducted by Kiyoshi Okawa, layers containing many old roof tiles were found. Old Korean roof tiles as well as Japanese roof tiles were identified.
Sakiyama Hija (spring) is located at the bottom of the hill in the east part of the property. In the direction of good luck and fortune, the south-southeast, the fresh water from the spring was served to the King in Shuri on the first day of the year.

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Naha Board of Education Cultural Heritage Division (2007) "Naha Cultural Property" Naha Board of Education