Despite looking just like a gate, the Ishimon was not used as a way for people to come and go. Beyond it is a utaki – a sacred grove – where prayers where said for the safety of the King when he went on a pilgrimage.
| Company name | 那覇市文化財課 | 
|---|---|
| Street address | 〒903-0816 Naha City, Shuri Mawashi 1-7 inside Shurijo Castle Park  | 
                
| Access | 10 minutes on foot from Shuri Station. 10-15 minutes on foot from Shurijo Koen Mae, Shurijo Mae and Yamakawa bus stops.  | 
                
| Example price | Free | 
                
| Parking available | There is pay parking nearby | 
| Closed | Open to the public all year round. |