Tamaudun, Royal mausoleum in Shuri, Japan
The Tamaudun structure contains three main chambers within two stone-walled enclosures, featuring rectangular doorways constructed from fitted Ryukyu limestone blocks.
King Sho Shin constructed this burial site in 1501 to reinter the remains of his father, becoming the final resting place for seventeen rulers of the Second Sho Dynasty.
The mausoleum includes separate chambers for kings, queens, and royal family members, following the traditional bone washing practices of Ryukyuan funeral customs.
Visitors can reach the mausoleum by taking the monorail to Shuri Station or buses to Shurijo Park, with admission fees ranging from 100 to 200 yen.
The central chamber served as a temporary storage space where remains underwent cleaning rituals before their permanent placement in designated eastern or western rooms.
Location: Naha
Inception: 1501
Founders: Shō Shin
Architectural style: hahubaka
Part of: Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Phone: +81988852861
Website: https://city.naha.okinawa.jp/kankou/bunkazai/tamaudun.html
GPS coordinates: 26.21833,127.71472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:05
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