ASMUI Spiritual Hikes

ASMUI (Asumui) is a mythical sacred site within Yanbaru National Park, originally named "Daisekirinzan." It has recently been revamped and upgraded to ASMUI Spiritual Hikes, reinterpreting the profound heritage of this land with Ryukyuan mythology and spiritual nature experiences at its core.

"Asumui" means "four-linked rocky mountains" in the Ryukyuan language. According to Ryukyuan mythology, this is the sacred starting point where the creator god Amamikyu (Amamikiyo) first descended and created the Ryukyu world. Since 2015, this site, known as "Amamikunumu (Amamikyu no Mori)," has been officially designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty in Japan, becoming an important milestone in the preservation of Okinawan culture.

Attraction Highlights

The World’s Northernmost Tropical Karst Topography Formed over approximately 250 million years, this landscape of strange rocks and bizarre stones, with towering giant rocks in myriad forms, is an extremely rare natural wonder on Earth.

26 Mythical Spots・Self-Guided Audio Tour Download the audio guide App and explore 26 spots, each with its own mythical story, at your own pace. These include famous power spots like “Goku Rock” and “Stone of Life’s Reincarnation,” as well as the “Churaumi Observation Deck” which offers distant views of Okinawa’s northernmost sea.

Okinawa’s Largest Spiritual Sanctuary The entire park is considered a convergence point of Ryukyuan spiritual energy, an unmissable experience for travelers seeking natural healing and spiritual tranquility.

Non-Mainstream, In-Depth Travel Experience Away from the tourist crowds in the south, immerse yourself in the subtropical forests of Yanbaru and experience a side of Okinawa completely different from beaches and shopping.

• It is recommended to download the audio guide app in advance before entering the park, as the internet signal within the park is weak.
• Please wear comfortable athletic shoes. In summer, it is recommended to bring sunscreen and drinking water.