[2025 Ginowan Attraction] Travel Guide for Futenma-Gu (Futenma Shrine) (Updated Mar)

#Japan Attractions #What will you do on January 1st JapaneseNew Year? #三社参り⛩ #grab a fukubag🛍 #ShrineLunar New Year open until 11pm 😍😍👇🏻 #Okinawa Good places to visit during the New Year #New YearShrine special item😍 Beautiful Happy New Year January 1, 2023 This year is the first New Year since moving to Okinawa and the first New Year we have spent in Japan. I wish you all a Happy New Year 🎆🎊 What will you do on January 1st during the Japanese New Year? Last time I asked a friend in Japan, he said that during the New Year they have the custom of #三社参(三社参り), which means to visit three shrines during the New Year, and during the New Year the shrines are erected outside There are many different stalls, like a small market, with many eating and playing games ⛩😆 very lively. The opening hours of certain parts of the shrine during the New Year period have also been extended. There are not many shrines in Okinawa, and they are smaller than the main island, but there are a few worth visiting. The most famous one is #Bosami Palace in Okinawa, but I heard there are so many people😂😂, so today we went to the shrine⛩️ near our home #Futenma Shrine We are coming to this shrine for the first time, if you drive you need to park in the parking lot near the shrine and get off and walk over for about 5 minutes or so, regular vehicle charge ¥200 days From a distance already smell the smell of food from the stall outside the shrine, very fragrant 😋, opposite the shrine has been filled with a long queue of people 😳😳 Prepare to go inside to worship, together to come only to line up, fortunately It didn't take long in line, 20 minutes or so to get in there. Maybe the Divine Stone wasn’t too big so we didn’t dwell too long. Entering the door first, of course, clean your hands, the door has a very advanced automatic hand washing water flow, and traditional bamboo pocket hand washing location. Then walk up to prepare for five yen worship 🙏🏻, the process does not take 5 minutes😂 Of course, walking in not worship so simple, the main purpose is next to the guardian charm, drawing horse purchase. 🎏 During the New Year, there are more New Year special demon removal and charm decorations to purchase. Each one is beautiful 😍😍 It feels like buying a windmill during the Lunar New Year. There is also a car guard stall stall outside the shrine, with more styles than usual 😆😆 Then we walked around the food stalls outside, there were food and there were game stalls all over the street. After buying food, you can sit at the temporary dining table behind the stall to eat🤤🤤 Great. During the New Year, the shrine is open until 23:00 at night. If you are so suitable to visit during the New Year and have nothing to do at night, it is worth a visit😆 Remember to follow and like our post to stay up to date with the latest #Okinawa Parent-Child Travel Information Itinerary Welcome to join the group to share the good places for parents and children in Okinawa 👍🏻 The whole world is full of palaces 〒901-2202 Futenma 1-chome 27−10, Ginowan, Okinawa Prefecture

Ginowan is a charming tourist destination located in the central part of Okinawa Island, about 10 km northeast of Naha. It is a great place to visit all year round, whether you want to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery or experience the rich cultural activities. First, we recommend visiting Ginowan Tropical Beach. This beach is known for its clear waters and soft sand, making it a great place to relax. Here, you can enjoy the sun, sand, and waves, and feel the infinite charm of nature. In addition to the beach, Ginowan has many other attractions worth visiting. For example, Futenma Shrine is the only shrine in Ginowan and one of the eight shrines of Ryukyu, with a strong religious and cultural atmosphere. In addition, the Shisa statues in Kiyuna, Mori no Kawa, and Orokubaka are also unique attractions that allow you to fully appreciate the history and culture of Okinawa. When it comes to food, Ginowan is also a must-visit. Restaurants such as Laguna Garden Hotel, Vivo Ringo, and Ichirouya offer authentic Okinawan cuisine, allowing you to enjoy the unique flavor of Okinawa while tasting delicious food. In addition, Ginowan is also a great place for shopping and entertainment. Kokusai Street is a bustling shopping street with a wide variety of goods and food, making it a paradise for shopping enthusiasts. At the same time, the Okinawa Convention Center often hosts various events and exhibitions, allowing you to enjoy a rich cultural and entertainment experience during your trip. In short, Ginowan is a charming tourist destination, whether it is natural scenery, cultural history, or food and shopping, you can have a full travel experience. If you are planning a trip to Japan, consider adding Ginowan to your itinerary, and you will surely have unforgettable memories here.

#okinawatrip Neat shrine with a cave that is free to visit. The sign-up sheet for the cave tour is in a room on the other side of the sign that tells you that signing up is required (look to your right to see the sliding door). Tours are supposed to leave every 20 minutes. Parking is free and to the right of the shrine up a narrow road. Multiple tiers are available so there should be space. There is no cost to the shrine or the cave. No photos allowed in the cave - please be respectful. I appreciate that you can walk along the cave, inches from stalagmites, and not see any initials carved into them or other defacement.

#okinawatrip Futenma shrine, a popular shrine in Futenma area of the Okinawa, with lots of visitors in weekend. It was believed to be built around in 1440 to 1450, in the Ryukyu kingdom period. It is possible that it is one of the oldest Shinto Shrines in Okinawa, and visitors may see its history from its old wooden building structure. Most visitors and worshippers would worship at above-ground Shinto shrine, but it also has underground cave which also has worship shrine/hall. Visitors can make on-site applications for entering the under-ground worship shrine, and Shrine's clergy would lead visitors or worshippers to underground cave every 20 minutes. It appears that, in winter season, the under-ground visit is generally limited to the morning hours. The Shrine does hold new year celebration and other religious festivals which are also helpful for the Shrine's financing, in addition to funding from having baby photos and other kid growing celebration to be held in Shrine. Although shrine has two parking spots, they are often fully occupied in holiday and in weekend.