Commonly known as “Nakashima-nu-ufushi” and the neighboring ones called “Nakashima-menu-hama” and “Ufushimume,” this big stone has been treasured as an auspicious stone for the village.

Basic information

Address

900-0021 1-20-3 Izumizaki Naha Okinawa On the premises of the bus terminal

TEL

098-917-3501　(English is not supported) Municipal cultural property division of Naha city

Business hours

Nothing in particular

Close day

Nothing in particular

Charge

Free

Parking

None

Access information

On the premises of the Naha bus terminal

Additional Information

Academic information

Cultural property(Prefectural designated historical site・natural monument)
Designated date: March 14, 1958
Nakashima-no-Ufushi Big Stone is a Ryukyu limestone located on the premises of the Naha Bus Terminal in Izumizaki, Naha city. The stone is about 6m high, about 25m around the central part, and about 18m around the lower part. The lower part of the rock has a “notch” eroded part, which was washed away by the waves. The stone is important, since it shows where the seashore once was. Commonly known as “Nakashima-nu-ufushi” and the neighboring ones called “Nakashima-menu-hama” and “Ufushimume,” this big stone has been treasured as an auspicious stone for the village. In the past, there was the Nakashima licensed red-light district, giving an entertaining atmosphere to this area until the district was moved and merged with Tsuji-machi in 1908.

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Naha Board of Education Cultural Heritage Division (2007) "Naha Cultural Property" Naha Board of Education