[2025 Naha Attraction] Travel Guide for Tamaudun (Updated Jun)

📍 Itinerary Overview A 2-day trip to Naha, the heart of Okinawa, offers a mix of history, culture, and coastal beauty. From ancient castles to vibrant streets and stunning beaches, this itinerary covers the best of Naha! 🚩 Sightseeing Route Day 1: Cultural & Historical Exploration • Shurijo Castle 🏯 – Discover the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom. • Tamaudun Mausoleum – A UNESCO World Heritage site. • Tsuboya Pottery Street 🏺 – Explore Okinawa’s traditional pottery shops. • Makishi Public Market 🍱 – Try fresh seafood and local specialties. • Kokusai Street 🛍️ – Stroll through Naha’s most famous shopping street. Day 2: Ocean Views & Relaxation • Naminoue Shrine ⛩️ – A beautiful seaside shrine. • Naminoue Beach 🏖️ – Enjoy the crystal-clear waters. • Senagajima Umikaji Terrace 🌅 – A scenic shopping & dining spot with ocean views. • Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa 🛒 – Shop for great deals before departure. 🚇 Transportation 🚆 Yui Rail – The best way to get around Naha. 🚕 Taxis – Convenient for short distances. 🚶 Walking – Many attractions are within walking distance in central Naha. 📷 Photo Spots 📍 Shurijo Castle – Iconic red castle with historic charm. 📍 Naminoue Shrine – A shrine overlooking the ocean. 📍 Senagajima Umikaji Terrace – Sunset views and white Mediterranean-style buildings. 🍜 Local Cuisine 🍜 Okinawa Soba – Must-try noodle dish at Shuri Soba. 🍖 Rafute (Braised Pork Belly) – Rich and flavorful at Yunangi. 🍠 Beni Imo (Purple Sweet Potato) Desserts – Famous Okinawan treat! 🏠 Accommodation 1. Hotel Anteroom Naha 🏨 A stylish boutique hotel with modern art decor, ocean views, and a relaxing ambiance. Perfect for a comfortable stay in Naha. 💡 Tips ✔️ Start early to make the most of your two days. ✔️ Get an IC card (Suica/PASMO) for easy Yui Rail access. ✔️ Try street food along Kokusai Street. ✔️ Pack light – Naha is best explored on foot. A short but amazing trip with the help of Trip.com! Can’t wait to visit again! ✈️🏝️#okinawa #travel #beachlife #feature #featured

#June2024 #Japan #Okinawa #Shuri Castle Tamaudun Mausoleum near Shuri Castle Shuri-no-Mori-kan is one of several World Cultural Heritage sites in Okinawa, but it is visited by significantly fewer people than Shuri Castle. The entrance fee here is about 300 yen. Transportation: 10-15 minutes walk from Naha Monorail "Shuri" or "Giho" station. Filming date: 2024/early June.

At first glance, it looks like a ruin in the jungle of Southeast Asia, or a fort built by Europeans in the Age of Discovery in the Caribbean, or a coastal ruin such as an ancient Chinese mausoleum, but it is actually a ruin in Okinawa, Japan. Tamaudun is pronounced "tamaudoun". It was built in 1501 by King Sho Shin to rebury the remains of his father, King Sho En. The stonework is as precise and precise as the stone walls of Cusco, Peru, and the high level of craftsmanship is astonishing. It is surrounded by lush banyan trees like those in Southeast Asia, making it a World Heritage site with a full exotic atmosphere. To access, walk 15 minutes from Shuri Station on the Yui Rail along the edge of Shuri Castle Park. Halfway through, you will be walking along the castle walls of Shuri Castle, overlooking the city of Shuri and enjoying the tropical scenery.

If you visit Shuri Castle, don't miss the nearby World Heritage site, the royal tomb of the Second Sho Dynasty—Tamaudun, also known as the Jade Palace. After purchasing your ticket, it's recommended to first explore the small museum next to the site. This museum provides an introduction to Okinawa's burial culture and features a model of Tamaudun. Although the facilities are somewhat dated, they still offer valuable insights into the cultural heritage. The founder of the Second Sho Dynasty, Kanamaru, was originally a minister of the First Sho Dynasty. After seizing power in 1470, he changed his name to Sho En during the Chenghua era of the Ming Dynasty. The First Sho Dynasty had already introduced Chinese cultural elements to Ryukyu through the migration of the 36 surnames from Fujian. This included the concept of family tombs, which differed from traditional earth burials and bone washing practices, resembling early Taiwanese funeral customs. Tamaudun also adheres to strict ceremonial protocols. In front of Tamaudun stands a weathered stone stele erected by King Sho Shin in the 14th year of the Hongzhi era. It lists the individuals eligible for burial in Tamaudun. For instance, the descendants of King Sho Shin's disinherited eldest son, Prince Urasoe, and his second son, Prince Ozato, are not allowed to be buried there. The eastern chamber of the tomb is reserved for the king and queen, while the western chamber is for other royal family members. Guarding Tamaudun are basalt lion statues, which are unique in that they have stone bases, differing slightly in appearance from the traditional Ryukyu shisa lions. This largest gabled tomb of Ryukyu was damaged during World War II but was later reconstructed and designated as a Japanese National Treasure, as well as a World Heritage site. 📍Address: Japan〒903-0815 Okinawa, Naha, Shurikinjocho, 1 Chome−3 🚗 Accessible by a 20-minute walk from Shuri Station on the monorail.

Tamaudun is the resting place of successive Ryukyu kings. It was built in 1501 during the reign of King Sho Shin, an era known as the Golden Age of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The mausoleum is a huge stone building modeled after Shuri Castle. Its characteristic is that the entire Tamaudun is divided into three independent burial chambers: the middle chamber, the east chamber, and the west chamber. The remains of the buildings from when it was built in 1501 and the Tamaudun Monument, which is engraved with the names of the royal family members who rest in peace in Tamaudun, have all been preserved in their original appearance. The three guardian stone lions sitting on the roof and the dragon carved on the railing in front of the tomb are also detailed decorations that you must see. The basement exhibition room of Tamaudun Hoenkan displays historical materials, explanation boards, and models of the Ryukyu Kingdom, conveying the historical background of Tamaudun and the value of the building. Open on holidays 9:00 - 18:00 (Last admission 17:30) Admission fee: Adults 300 yen, elementary school students 150 yen Transportation: About 15 minutes on foot from Shuri Station on the Okinawa Urban Monorail Line. #Okinawa Attractions #Japan Travel #Japan Attractions

#tripmemory2022 #OkinawaTrip #HistoricalSites #TravelToHistoryAndCulture #WorldHeritage #OkinawaTourism Tamaudun is a mausoleum built by King Sho Shin to renovate the remains of his father, King Sho En. In 2018, it became Okinawa's first building to be designated as a national treasure. I was overwhelmed by the huge stone structure built on the ground covered with white sand. I recommend that you visit the underground reference room first before going to the mausoleum. The admission fee is 300 yen.

We walked there from Shuri Castle. It was a grave that really evoked history. I hope it will continue to be carefully preserved as a World Heritage Site! #HistoricSites