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Seifa Utaki Sacred Grove
斎場御嶽Okinawa
Seifa Utaki is considered one of the holiest sites of the Ryukyu Kingdom, featuring a unique triangular rock portal that is believed to connect the spiritual and physical worlds. The sacred grove is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers a serene atmosphere for reflection and meditation.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Spring and autumn for mild weather
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 5,098 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
- Admission
- current fee, rises to 600 Oct 1 2026
- Nearest station
- No rail access — Bus #38 (Shikiya Line) from Naha Bus Terminal ~60 min to Sefa-Utaki-mae + ~10 min walk (or car ~40 min)
- Website
- sefa.okinawa
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 · ~43 min by car
Tags
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