One of the most sacred sites on Okinawa
沖繩最神聖的地方之一
Sefa Utaki (斎場御嶽) is an important sacred site of the indigenous Okinawan religion, which - similar to Shinto - places emphasis on the worship of nature. The site is located on a densely forested hillside along the ocean and features several rock formations, which are connected with each other by walking trails. Sefa Utaki is included as one of Okinawa's World Heritage sites.
Sefa Utaki（齋場禦岳）是沖繩本土宗教的重要聖地，類似於神道教，強調對自然的崇拜。該場地位於海邊森林茂密的山坡上，有幾處岩層，通過步道相互連接。齋場禦岳被列為沖繩的世界遺產之一。
Although regarded as a powerful spiritual site beforehand, it was in the early 16th century that Sefa Utaki came into prominence. During this period the Okinawan religion underwent reorganization and centralization under the royal government, and Sefa Utaki became one of the main locations for religious ceremonies and rituals. Reflecting the strong connection between the royal family and the religion, the sites for prayers at Sefa Utaki were named after important places in Shuri Castle.
雖然以前被認為是一個強大的精神場所，但在 16 世紀初，Sefa Utaki 開始嶄露頭角。在此期間，沖繩宗教在皇家政府下進行了重組和集中化，齋場禦岳成為宗教儀式和儀式的主要場所之一。齋場禦岳的祈禱場所以首里城的重要地點命名，反映了皇室與宗教之間的緊密聯繫。
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