Shinto shrine
Naminoue-gū
波上宮（なみのうえぐう）
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture
A shrine on a cliff overlooking the sea. It conveys a history of Okinawa in which prayers to the world beyond the sea overlap with Kumano faith.
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: Izanami no Mikoto, Hayatamao no Mikoto and Kotosakao no Mikoto
History and things to know
The shrine's history introduces the tradition that the shrine buildings were built, following an oracle of Kumano Gongen, on a sacred site where people prayed to the gods of Nirai Kanai for good catches and abundant harvests. Faith in which ships at Naha Port prayed for safe voyages is also handed down.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
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)
- 波上宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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