Nanjo, Okinawa / 斎場御嶽
Sefa-utaki
The most sacred site of the Ryukyu Kingdom, registered as a World Heritage site in December 2000. The inauguration of the kingdom's highest priestess, "Kikoe-ogimi", was held here, and it was on the "Agari-umai" pilgrimage. Inside are sacred areas called "Ibi", where the trees, the land and the space itself are treasured as sacred; going round with a guide is recommended.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Bus
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-18:00 March-October (last entry 17:30); 9:00-17:30 November-February (last entry 17:00).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Rest days twice a year: lunar-calendar May 1-3 and October 1-3.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults 300 yen, elementary and junior high 150 yen; from October 1, 2026, adults 600 yen and elementary/junior high 300 yen. Tickets are sold at the Nanjo City local products centre.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 60 minutes on Toyo Bus 338 (Sefa-utaki line) from Naha Bus Terminal to Sefa-utaki Iriguchi; then 7-10 minutes (about 500 m) on foot from the ticket office to the entrance.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
150 spaces (car parks at Ganju Station Nanjo, the local products centre and Chinen Cape Park).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Cash only on the day.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Accessibility
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
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Address: Nanjo, Okinawa (Japanese address: 沖縄県南城市知念字久手堅)
Official site: https://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1395
Location
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Nearby spots
- No photo yetOkinawa World (Gyokusendo Cave)Okinawa9 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetShikinaen GardenOkinawa12 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetShurijo Castle ParkOkinawa12 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetTamaudun Royal MausoleumOkinawa12 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetNakagusuku Castle RuinsOkinawa13 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteSome footing is poor; wear clothes and shoes that are easy to walk in.Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1395Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking, payment, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.