Stone Gate of the Kamitenpi-gu Shrine Site

Okinawa Prefecture
Naha , Japan

Tenpi-gu used to be a mausoleum in Kumemura consisting of upper and lower sections and Mazu (a Chinese sea goddess) known as the goddess of nautical safety. It was destroyed in the Battle of Okinawa, but the stone gate managed to escape destruction, and only a few remnants of the past remain.
Municipal designated historic site

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Title: Stone Gate of the Kamitenpi-gu Shrine Site
Location: Naha City
Original Source: Naha City Tourism database search
Rights: Okinawa Prefecture

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