Yaeyama Gongendo

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  • Built: 1742[1]
  • Japanese: 八重山権現堂 (Yaeyama gongendou)

The Yaeyama Gongen-dô on Ishigaki Island is considered the only surviving example of traditional Ryukyuan shrine architecture belonging to the complex of indigenous Ryukyuan religions.

References

  • Suzuki Kakichi, Miyamoto Chôjirô and Ushikawa Yoshiyuki. "Ryûkyûan Architecture: Its History and Features." in Okinawa bijutsu zenshû 沖縄美術全集. vol. 5. Okinawa Times, 1989.
  1. Gallery labels, Tamaudun.[1]