What other travelers are saying about Sefa Utaki (Sacred Site)
Sefa-Utaki offers an indoor film screening introducing its importance, and the actual outdoor site, which is located on a hilltop in the forest. Access requires some walking on a quite slippery stone path (after the rain). From the outdoor site we expected more, maybe too much, and were a bit disappointed. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
I would recommend visiting when being in the surrounding, but would not especially for this site take the long drive. Ample parking available in the surrounding.
Site requires shoulders and belly covered.
Sefa Utaki is a sacred site located in Okinawa, Japan, known for its deep spiritual significance and beautiful natural surroundings. It is considered one of the most important religious sites for the Ryukyu Kingdom and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site features a series of stone steps and rocky formations, along with shrines that are dedicated to various deities.
Visitors often come to Sefa Utaki not only to explore its spiritual aspects but also to enjoy the lush landscapes and the tranquil atmosphere. The site is associated with traditional Okinawan beliefs and practices, and it remains an important location for rituals and ceremonies..
A unesco site; the highest sacred site of the ryukyu kingdom an easy hike up
The chinen kudeken mountains; with no stairs mostly flat stone steps with talls trees and big rocks surrounding the place.
It’s quiet and very peaceful and we loved the view at the end of the hike.
This place is believed that gods descend i to this forest;
A very nice place to get away from the busy city life
A UNESCO World Heritage site. Parking not allowed on site. Parked at ticket office and then walked up a 200m gentle slope to get to the entrance. Fee is 300 JPY. This is a sacred place for their people even today. The place is preserved in good condition. However, area is small and you will see finished exploring the area in about half an hour.
A very peaceful site to visit. The clean, fresh air created by the surrounding trees and vegetation encompass the whole journey as you stroll through the majestic site. The peaceful sound of nature relaxes your mind.
Listening to birds, insects, and the whistling of the trees created a very calming feel; as you and nature are one.
