Futenma Shrine
Futenma
shrine is one of the 8 major shrines in Ryukyu and many locals visit on
New Year’s Day. Futenma Shrine worships both Japanese god, Kumanogongen
and Ryukyu ancient gods. There are 2 famous folklores about a mountain
hermit and goddess which paintings are exhibited. Also, this venerable
shrine has a stalactite cave and you can enter the cave to pray for
gods. However, New Year is not available, so if you want to visit the
cave avoid New Year.
For more info, see
and/or this Stars and Stripes article: Futenma Gongen
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