This stone gate was supposedly built in 1519 by Nishito who was born on Taketomi Island (one of the Yaeyama Islands). Sonohyan-utaki was visited by the King of the Ryukyus who prayed for his safety during a trip.
photo: Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park Office, Masakatsu Yamauchi
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