Things to See & Entertainment

Attractions focusing on designed cultural properties or areas within Kin city

Things to See & Entertainment Kin Gusuku The only confirmed gusuku in the village of Kin.
A stone from the gate at the Kin gusuku is installed in front of the town hall.
Things to See & Entertainment “Kinbushi” stone Monument with "Kinbushi," a classic Ryukyuan song, engraved.
Things to See & Entertainment Nakōga Well Well that until recently was used as the local water source.
In the past the water was essential for the local community, and was the first water drawn on New Year's Day, as well as the water used to wash newborn children.
Things to See & Entertainment Saga Spring, whose pure water flows through the roots of the large gajumaru trees.
Located on the outskirts of the town, it is surrounded by tranquil scenery.
Things to See & Entertainment Kintagaa Even today, this spring continues to gush with plentiful water.
It's a lush place that's teaming with nature and the sights of marine life, like fresh-water prawns.
Things to See & Entertainment Tumusuzu Sacred Grove Sacred grove in the lush green hills near the town hall.
There is a scenic path with benches, and you can stroll around the solemn park.
Things to See & Entertainment Monument to Yaka prisoner of war camp The location of a post-second world war prisoner of war camp.
On the back of the monument "Yakasetsu," a song of war grief, is inscribed.
Things to See & Entertainment Yoribusano Sacred Grove Historic sacred grove in the Yaka area, surrounded by tranquil taro fields.
Rituals are still performed here today, praying for prosperity and good harvests for the local people.
Things to See & Entertainment Sukumui Sacred Grove The western of the two sacred groves in the Yaka area.
In the neighboring West Yaka play park there is a viewing platform from which you can see an unbroken view of the town.
Things to See & Entertainment Yaka no Ufuka (Oido) Wells have been used for acquiring water for drinking and other common use until recent years. The water of Kamika (Shindo) has been used as bottled water, purifying the dead, and for a variety of religious purposes such as the village's festivals.
Things to See & Entertainment The statue of Kyuzo Toyama The father of migration overseas, Kyuzo Toyama's statue
Things to See & Entertainment Uokkagaa (Kinookawa) well This well, also known as "the spring of life" from which gushes 1000 tons of water a day, is a cultural heritage passed down from the ancestors of Namisato ward.