Religious Sites in Big Island

A national historical park preserving an ancient pu'uhonua, a sacred sanctuary where defeated warriors and law-breakers could seek absolution. Reconstructed temples, royal fishponds, and wooden ki'i (carved images) sit along a dramatic lava-rock coastline.

One of Hawaii's oldest and most sacred temples, a massive lava-rock structure on the remote North Kohala coast used historically for royal ceremonies and human sacrifice. Remains a site of active cultural practice — Treat Moʻokini Heiau as a sacred cultural site; verify access and guidance locally before visiting..