Shinto shrine
Futenma-gū
普天満宮（ふてんまぐう）
Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture
One of the Eight Shrines of Ryūkyū, in Futenma, Ginowan, also called Futenma Gongen. It is said that to the kami of ancient Ryūkyū Shintō worshipped in a cave, Kumano Gongen was later added and enshrined together.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: the kami of ancient Ryūkyū Shintō, Kumano Gongen (as written in the official history)
History and things to know
According to the official history, it began when the kami of ancient Ryūkyū Shintō was worshipped in the Futenma cave, and Kumano Gongen is said to have been added around 1450–60. During the war the object of worship (goshintai) was moved to Itoman, and in Shōwa 24 it returned to the original main hall. The present main hall and worship hall were completed in Heisei 17.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 普天満宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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