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How to get to and play at Hulstuhara Ruins, a tourist attraction on Ishigaki Island.
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Ishigaki Island retains a variety of history and culture. There are many ruins and other remains, all of which are academically valuable. One of them is the Hulst Hara Ruins. Hulst Hara Ruins is said to be the residence of Oyakeakahachi, and has a magnificent appearance.
This article introduces the Hulst Hara Ruins.
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What is the Hulst Field Site?
Hulstuhara Ruins are located west of Miyara River, which has the largest watershed area in Ishigaki Island. It is a little difficult to find the way to get there, but there is a signboard so don't miss it! Follow the signs and you will find a gravel road, and further on, you will see the ruins of stone walls and gateways, which you will recognize immediately. There is no parking lot, but you can drive in, so you can access the site by car without any problem. The Hulstobaru ruins are said to be the remains of the residence of Oyakeakahachi. It is a very large scale structure with stone walls surrounding the ruins of a mansion, so it is quite worth seeing. Hulustuhara Ruins are famous ruins that are featured in the Yaeyama Museum, so please visit the actual site.
Directions to the Hulst Field Ruins
■If you are accessing by car
After exiting Ishigaki Port Terminal, take Prefectural Route 87 on your right, go straight and turn right at the third intersection after the "Obamoto Bridge" intersection. If you follow the signs, you will be able to get there without any problem.
■If accessed by bus
Take the "Shiraho Line" of the East Bus and get off at the "Ohama" bus stop. Follow the signs to the front and rear of the bus to the entrance of the Hulstuhara Ruins. It takes about 15 minutes on foot.
Take a bus from Ishigaki Bus Terminal and get off at "Ohama" bus stop. It takes about 20 minutes. Walking time is the same as above.
More information about the Hulst Hara Ruins
The Hulstuhara Ruins were built over 700 years ago in Ohama, Ishigaki City, and were designated as a national historic site in 1978.
Although the masonry walls suggest the remains of a castle, the details are not known and it is highly likely to be the remains of a mansion. When a survey of the ruins was conducted, many Yaeyama ware and Chinese ceramics, which were probably used in daily life, were discovered, but few weapons were found. Therefore, it is said that the Hulstuhara Ruins may be the remains of a mansion rather than a castle.
In addition, the stone mounds at the Hulstuhara Ruins seem to have been constructed using coral-derived Ryukyu limestone to form the ruins of a castle, and it is said that there are stone mounds ranging from No. 1 to No. 15.
Many parts of the building were damaged, but have now been restored. Although it is a very large historic site, it takes only 20 minutes to go around the site even if you take your time. It is a historic site with a very atmospheric atmosphere, and the stone mounds are still in their natural state, so it is a spot where you can feel some mysterious power. As it has not been determined whether Hulstuhara Ruins are the ruins of a castle or a mansion, no documents related to this site have yet been discovered.
We can only speculate that it may have been used as a mansion, based on the household items that were excavated and the small number of weapons that were found. Therefore, since Oyakeakahachi was based in Ohama, it is thought that it may have been used as a residence. Oyakeakahachi is said to be a legendary tribe that rebelled against the Ryukyu Kingdom after being born in Hateruma Island about 500 years ago and moved to Ishigaki Island, making the Ohama area their base. Although they were defeated by the government, they are regarded as heroes who stood up for the people against heavy taxes.
Oyakeakahachi was known to live in the Ohama area, so there are statues and monuments in Sakihara Park, and a plaque at the Hulstuhara site suggests that Oyakeakahachi may have been in residence there.
How to play Hulst Hara Ruins
The Hulstobaru Ruins are a must-see spot for ruins lovers. You can also go around and observe the stone mounds. Since it is located near the Miyara River, visitors can also enjoy activities on the Miyara River.
Miyara River, which has the largest watershed area in Ishigaki Island, has a hirugi forest community designated as a national natural monument. Surrounded by mangrovesSUPand ... andkayakThe mangroves are also near tidal flats. Because there are mudflats near the mangroves, you can see flying gobies flitting about and Yaeyama lionfish waving their scissors. It is recommended to visit at low tide to see the mudflats and the mangroves with their unusual roots!
Address: Ohama, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Access: 15 minutes by car from Ishigaki Port Terminal
Phone number: 0980-82-1535 (Ishigaki City Hall Tourism and Culture Division)
Hours of operation: None
Parking: Available
Restaurant: None
Toilet: None
Rest area: None
Parking: None
summary
We introduced the Hulst Hara Ruins. How was it?
The Hulstuhara ruins, which are thought to be the residence of the legendary Oyakeakahachi, a powerful tribe, were a valuable historical site, but also a spot that provided access to the Miyara River.
The following is a list of recommendations for such a Hulst Hara site.
It is thought to be the residence of the legendary Oyakeakahachi, a powerful tribe.
Located near the Miyara River
Activity experience is also available.
Stone mounds from 1 to 15
Also on display at the Yaeyama Museum.
Please check out the above and visit the Hulst Hara Ruins.
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