Remains of Makan-dunchi
History
Makan-dunchi was the shrine and residence of Makan Ufu-Amushirare, one of the high priestesses of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Basic information
- Address
- 903-0825 1-53 Shuri Yamagawa-cho Naha Okinawa On the corner of the crossroads.
- Business hours
- Nothing in particular.
- Close day
- Nothing in particular.
- Charge
- Free
- Parking
- None
- Access information
- A 2-minute walk from the Yamakawa bus stop.
Additional Information
- Academic information
- Makan-dunchi was the shrine and residence of Makan Ufu-Amushirare, one of the high priestesses of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
In the King Sho Shin era (1477 - 1526), the high priestess hierarchy was established. The high priestess in this hierarchy was known as Kikoe Okimi, and immediately beneath her were three Ufu-Amushirare priestesses, “Makan,” “Shui” and “Jibu”. The entire kingdom was divided into three parts, over which each of the three Amushirare priestesses had religious authority.
After the domain system was abolished in 1879, the halls of the three temples of Makan (Makabe), Shui (Shuri), and Jibu (Gibo) were integrated into a temple called "Mitunchi," which was moved to a corner of Tinke-ji temple, but was lost in the Battle of Okinawa. Even now, a well still remains within the Makan-dunchi. - Quote
- Naha City Museum of History