Naminoue Shrine and the Sacred Ryūkyū Cliff Promising Passage to the Land of the Gods

The cliff facing the sea has been a sacred site since ancient times. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)

The sacred site known as Ryūgū, believed to provide a direct link to Nirai Kanai. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)

Naminoue Shrine was revered by the Ryūkyū monarchy, with the king himself visiting every New Year. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)

A view of Naminoue Shrine from the Naminoue Bridge. (© Ōsaka Hiroshi)