Naminouegu

Naminoue Shrine, located in Naha City, is the chief guardian shrine of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
Locally known as "Namin-san," it is recognized as the new Ichinomiya of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
The exact date of the shrine's construction is unknown, but it is said that in ancient times, prayers to the gods of "Niraikanai," the land of the sea gods, were offered at the cliff edge where Naminoue Shrine now stands.

The torii at the entrance of the shrine is a large, black-painted Myojin-style torii.
The shrine suffered war damage during World War II, with only the torii remaining. The main hall was rebuilt in 1953, and the worship hall was constructed in 1961.
The first torii was rebuilt in 1990. Passing through this torii leads to a stone-paved approach.

The buildings within the shrine grounds are notable for their Ryukyuan-style red tiles and white plaster.
The craftsmen who create these roofs are known as "yane sakan" or "muchizeku" in the Okinawan dialect.
Except for the main hall, auxiliary shrines such as Ukishima Shrine and Yomochi Shrine feature this Ryukyuan architectural style.
Shisa (guardian lion-dog statues) stand beside the worship hall and on the rooftops, enhancing the distinct Okinawan character of the shrine buildings.