Shiseibyō, Confucian temple in Kumemura, Naha, Japan.
The temple features a central devotion hall called Taiseiden, surrounded by memorial steles and separate shrines dedicated to Chinese philosophers and deities.
Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty presented the original temple as a gift to the Ryukyu Kingdom, with construction completed between 1671 and 1675.
The temple houses the Meirindo, which served as the first formal educational institution in Okinawa and maintains an archive of 10,000 historical documents.
Visitors can reach the temple by taking a 15-minute walk from Asahibashi Station on the Yui Rail or boarding a bus from Kencho-mae Station.
The temple incorporates both Confucian and Taoist elements, featuring shrines dedicated to the Dragon King and the maritime goddess Tenpi.
Location: Naha
Inception: 1676
Website: https://kumesouseikai.or.jp/facilites
GPS coordinates: 26.21917,127.67194
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:58
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