Nishimui no onibe
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Nishimui means “North hill” and it is located north of Shuri. In the summer of 1657, Masanori the Prince of Ba-shi Kunigami, built a place of worship for Benzaiten for Prince Mitsuhisa Shimazu’s happiness.
There is a theory that Ibe means “The holy place where God is enshrined.”
Basic information
- Address
- 903-0821 4 Gibo-cho Shuri Naha Okinawa Near Sueyoshi Park
- Business hours
- Nothing in particular
- Close day
- Nothing in particular
- Charge
- Free
- Parking
- None
- Access information
- A 5-minute walk from the monorail Gibo Station.