Futenma Shrine Cave

The limestone cave extends 918 feet beneath Futenma Shrine, featuring natural formations and maintaining a cool temperature throughout its passages.

Established in 1450 during the Ryukyu Kingdom period, the cave and shrine complex remained a spiritual center through multiple historical transformations of Okinawa.

The cave holds significance as part of one of the eight major Ryukyu Shrines, where visitors perform traditional purification rituals before entering.

Visitors receive guided 30-minute tours through the cave system after checking in at the shrine reception desk near Highway 330.

Local narratives tell of a woman who entered the cave and transformed into a deity, establishing the site's connection to supernatural beliefs.

Location: Futenma

GPS coordinates: 26.29303,127.77739

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:02