Tamaudun

This UNESCO site was the burial place of the Kings of Ryoku. There's an exhibition all about the site and pictures of the urns containing the remains of the kings. The chambers themselves are not open as the doors are locked and cordoned off. So you can only see the area in front of the chambers. There is a reconstructed guard house that was the living space of the guardians of the site.

Average attraction, appreciate the history/concept but not really worth the visit from a tourist perspective. Lower level of the reception building was probably more interesting.

I guess they should think about introducing a combination ticket. I am not sure if this place is as well known as the castle itself. The exhibition is a great and necessary compliment to the tombs itself. It is so kind of the staff to share it with the tourists. And agree if things could be made more engaging.

Very few visitors - not much info about this place at the Shuri Castle which is on the opposite site. Would have been good if they allowed to see beyond the closed doors of the wall. Thanks to the lovely lady and gratitude to Niki from Tamaudun reception who was willing to guide me to less visited site of the Well of the Medieval Tenkaji Temple which is a sacred site for the local just before the Tamaudun.

Despite the paid entrance, I was disappointed because at the mausoleum, all you see is the stone facade of the tomb structures. I expected a limited view inside or at least through a glass display. There is an exhibition at the entrance but like a museum, and only limited English titles.

We entered to historical site and saw the re-entombed structures. One can see the different stones used to construct the walls facing north. After WWII this area was damaged and the colors of the reconstructed rooms was lighter in color. The west rooms were for the final remains of the kings. The central rooms were for the placing the remains before the washing of the bones. The west room was for the rest of the family members. The site has been used since 1501.

Tamaudun ¥300/person Not worth it Very old design both interior and exterior of the building. They don’t care anymore about what they show to the public though it has a long and rich history. Very sad that they don’t try to give back for the entrance fees they collect. Go to Shuri Ryusen instead. I prefer that place over Shuri Castle and Tamaudun.

Tamaudun is the tomb for former Ryukyu King, and the tomb was built in 1501. Probably, Tamaudun is the tomb to be built, above the ground, in the shape of house with stone material, and it has NO window. It is similar to Gable Tomb of the West. From 1501 to 1879 during Ryukyu Kingdom rule, ordinary people are NOT allowed to have tamaudun for their deceased family member. But nowadays, many Okinawa residents or families have family tombs in Tamaudun styles for their deceased family members, although the tomb material are in cement or concrete. These contemporary tombs generally have open space in front of the tombs, because family members can have gathering parties or drink there after the worship ceremony. Tamaudun is in short distance from Shuri castle and its entrance admission requires $ 300 Yen for adult and $ 150 Yen for the children. For people visiting Tamaudun, they may find a school campus across Tamaudun site, and it is a prestige private high school in Naha.

Nice, quick walk thru an Okinawa World Heritage Site that's Down the street from Shuri Castle. Enjoy the view of the rebuilt resting place and then walk downstairs in the little museum to see old photos and some salvaged work.

Tamaudun Mausoleum was built in 1501 as the mausoleum for the Royal Family of the Ryukyu Kingdom living at Shuri Castle. It was restored after suffering extensive damage during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. The mausoleum is located close Shuri Castle, and is one of the UNESCO World Heritage designated Castles of the Ryukyu Kingdom and Related Sites. Visiting the Tamaudun Mausoleum costs 300 JPY, which also covers admission to a small museum located in the basement of the visitor center. Although the museum is small and the English is limited, visitors are able to see pictures of the mausoleum both inside and out. The site is small and only takes half an hour to an hour to see. If you want a complete travel guide and video of this location, please visit our website at www.joshthetravelguy.ca and www.youtube.com/joshthetravelguy respectively.

This is the royal mausoleum of the Okinawan kings and royals. Not as widely visited as the Shurijo Park a short walk away. The day we went, we were the only visitors there. The structures themselves are rather drab stone buildings. There is a small museum in there which gives a history and explanation of the tombs and the people within. Worth a quick look if you're really into the history of Okinawa.