Tamaudun is a mausoleum where successive kings of the Ryukyu Kingdom are buried. It was originally built in 1501 by the 3rd King Sho Shin to bury his father, King Sho Yen.
The building is divided into three chambers: the Middle Chamber, East Chamber, and West Chamber, and the Middle Chamber was used for washing the remains. After the washing, the remains of the king and queen were placed in the east chamber, and those of a limited number of royal family members were placed in the west chamber.
Outside the tomb chamber are an outer garden and a courtyard, and the courtyard is covered with coral fragments.
During World War II, the east and west chambers were destroyed by shelling along with Shuri Castle. However, restoration work has restored the castle to its original appearance.
The entire building is a national historic site, and the three tomb chambers and two stone walls are designated as national treasures.
It is also registered as a World Heritage site as “Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.
9:00-18:00
Open all year round
Adults 300 yen
Children 150 yen (junior high school students and under)
30 min. by bus from Naha Bus Terminal, get off at Shurijo Koen Iriguchi bus stop → 3 min. walk from Shurijo Koen Iriguchi bus stop
27 min. from Naha Airport Station to Shuri Station on the Yui Rail → 10 min. on foot from Shuri Station
5 minutes by bus from Shuri Station