The Gushi village Ga (communal well) was used by the Noro (a priestess who is appointed by the king’s government, and is responsible for the village rituals) at the time of rituals.

Basic information

Address

901-0146 2-8-38 Gushi Naha Okinawa Next to Uehara House

Business hours

Nothing in particular

Close day

Nothing in particular

Charge

Free

Parking

None

Access information

1.4km from "Yui Rail" Akamine Station. About an 18-minute walk.
Take the bus route No. 56, or No. 89, and get off at Takara bus stop. About a 4-minute walk.

Additional Information

Academic information

Nuruga means the well was used by the Noro (a priestess who is appointed by the king’s government, and is responsible for the village rituals). Water is not visible in the square and the well is covered with a concrete block at the corner of the road. Placed to the left is a shrine and incense burner that has become a place of worship. Behind the well, Kanhizakura (Taiwan cherry) have been planted.

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