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What is ASMUI Holy Land Hiking?
ASMUI Sacred Site Hiking (formerly Daisekirinzan) is located in Yambaru National Park, the northernmost part of Okinawa, and is an important starting point of the Ryukyu creation myth. Legend has it that the creator god Amamiku first descended here and created the Ryukyu world. In recent years, the park has been completely renovated and upgraded from Daisekirinzan, reinterpreting Ryukyu mythology and the natural experience of a sacred site, and has been designated a National Scenic Spot of Japan, "Amamiku no Mori". It boasts the world's northernmost tropical karst landscape, formed over approximately 250 million years, with numerous strangely shaped rocks and bizarre formations, making it an extremely rare and magnificent natural wonder on Earth, and recognized as the most spiritually powerful place in Okinawa.
What can you do on ASMUI Holy Land Hiking?
After entering the park, you can download the dedicated audio guide app and freely stroll along the subtropical forest trails at your own pace, visiting 26 locations, each with its own Ryukyu mythology. You can visit famous power spots such as "Gokui Rock" and "Life Reincarnation Stone" to feel the energy of nature; and enjoy panoramic views of the azure seascape at the northernmost point of Okinawa from the "Birakai Observatory". The park provides shuttle buses and rest areas, and a stay of approximately 90 to 150 minutes is recommended. Escape the crowds of tourists in the south and immerse yourself in the tranquil mountain forests for a complete relaxation and healing of mind and body—an experience not to be missed for those who love in-depth travel and hiking.
Should I choose a single-entrance ticket or a pilgrimage package?
If you wish to focus solely on the mythological hike at ASMUI, you can choose the "Admission Ticket" for a single venue. If you want to combine the two major Ryukyu mythological sites in northern Okinawa, the "Pilgrimage Package" is recommended. The package includes the ASMUI sacred site hike, admission to the Kouri Ocean Tower (古宇利オーシャンタワー), Kouri Island, known as the "Island of Love" in the Ryukyu version of the Adam and Eve legend. The Ocean Tower stands approximately 82 meters above sea level, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the Kouri Bridge and the emerald-green "Kouri Blue" seascape from its observation deck. You can also ride an autonomous tour vehicle through a subtropical garden and visit the Shell Museum, which houses over 10,000 shell artifacts. The package also includes a complimentary "Heto no Ansumori" (辺戸ノ安须森) Mount Seal, inspired by Ryukyu creation mythology, which must be redeemed at the ASMUI park.
Daishibi-no-Mt. | Located within Yamabaru National Park, this mythical sacred site has been newly upgraded to ASMUI Spiritual Hikes! The Ryukyu word "Asumui" means four-rock mountain range, traditionally believed to be the sacred starting point where the creator god Amamiku first descended and created the Ryukyu world. It was officially designated a National Scenic Spot of Japan as "Amamiku Numui." This massive rock formation, formed over approximately 250 million years, is the northernmost tropical karst landscape in the world, boasting numerous bizarre and magnificent rock formations.
ASMUI Spiritual Hikes Audio Guide Route Map | 26 mythical sites are scattered throughout Okinawa's largest spiritual sanctuary, allowing you to escape the crowds of southern tourists and hike freely in the subtropical forest brimming with natural energy. Download the free audio guide app and visit famous spiritual sites (Power Spots) such as "Gokuiwa" and "Life Reincarnation Stone" at your own pace. From the "Birakai Observatory," gaze at the azure sea at the northernmost tip of Okinawa, allowing your soul to truly find peace and healing.
The Hotono Yasumori Mount Impression | A limited-edition Mount Impression specially made to celebrate the additional designation of "Hotono Yasumori," the highest sacred site in Ryukyu, as a National Scenic Spot of Japan, as an "Amamicunumi." Handcrafted from recycled paper made from Okinawa's sacred cranes, it allows you to fill in your visit date by hand and is a travel souvenir available only at the ASMUI site.
Kouri Ocean Tower | Kouri Island is known as the "Island of Love" in Okinawa, associated with the Ryukyu version of the "Adam and Eve" legend. The Ocean Tower, built on a hill, stands approximately 82 meters above sea level. Climbing the tower offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the Kouri Bridge, Yagaji Island, and other surrounding scenery, and is also a superb vantage point for admiring the emerald blue of the "Kouri Blue" sea.