Place to visit
Tamaudun, Japan: what it is and when to go
Tamaudun is a tomb (玉陵) in Japan (Naha). Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to May, October to November. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Tomb · History
- Local name
- 玉陵
- Where
- Japan · 903-0815, 那覇市, 沖縄県
- Best time
- February to May, October to November.
- Nearest airport
- OKA Naha, 8.0 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 26.21812, 127.7147
What it is and where
Tamaudun is a tomb (玉陵) in Japan (Naha). It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Naha, where this site lists 51 more places to see, 4.3 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 26.21812, 127.7147; the nearest main airport is Naha International Airport (OKA, Naha), 8.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the History places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Tamaudun is February to May, October to November.
- JanPossible10:32
- FebBest time11:07
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:37
- MayBest time13:17
- JunPossible13:38
- JulPossible13:30
- AugPossible12:55
- SepPossible12:09
- OctBest time11:22
- NovBest time10:41
- DecPossible10:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- ShureimonCity gate219 m
- Sonohyan-utakiHistory · Temples262 m
- Castillo ShuriCastle483 m
- BengadakeSummit1.7 km
- Mercado de SakaemachiHistory · Food and drink1.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: History
- Monte Fuji
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Himeji: Castle
- Cúpula de Genbaku: Historic building
- Santuario Itsukushima
- Kinkaku-ji
Every Japan place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tamaudun?
It is a tomb (玉陵 in the local language) in Japan. It has articles in 11 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Tamaudun?
February to May, October to November. In June there are 13 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 22.
How do you get to Tamaudun?
The nearest main airport is Naha International Airport (OKA), 8.0 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Shureimon, Sonohyan-utaki, Castillo Shuri. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Naha51 places to see in and around Naha, Japan: Castillo Shuri, Kerama Shoto National Park, Nakagusuku Castle Ruins. Best time: February to May, October to November.
- History500 places for history in Japan, from Monte Fuji to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February to May, October to November. Each with its own season by altitude and
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Tamaudun on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.