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Fubo Utaki
フボー御嶽（クボー御嶽）Okinawa
A forested grove in the centre of Kudaka Island, regarded as one of the seven holiest utaki (sacred sites) of the Ryukyus and long considered the most sacred place in Okinawa. It was the stage of the Izaiho, an all-female ritual once held every twelve years. Entry into the grove is strictly forbidden to everyone — visitors never go inside; the site is experienced only from outside its boundary, marked by a simple sign. Treat it as an active place of worship: keep to the path and do not cross the marker.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
- Admission
- No admission fee — but ENTRY IS FORBIDDEN. Kudaka Island's holiest utaki is closed to everyone (men and women, including islanders except on ritual occasions); visitors may only look from the path outside.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
9:00–17:15Stored weekly hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
How to get there
From Naha Airport · ~1h 34m by car
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