Ginowan-udun Tombstone is a typical tombstone for princes, constructed in the tombstone system during the Ryukyu Kingdom period. As the roof of the sepulcher is shaped like kaminuku (turtle back), this shape of tombstone is commonly called kamikubaka (turtle back tombstone).

Basic information

Address

903-0801 1-20 21 Sueyoshi-cho Naha Okinawa

TEL

098-917-3501　(English is not supported） Municipal cultural property division of Naha city

Business hours

Nothing in particular

Close day

Nothing in particular

Charge

Free

Parking

Available

Access information

A 6-minute walk from the monorail Shiritsu Byoin-mae station. A 4-minute walk in the Sueyoshi Park.

Additional Information

Academic information

Cultural property(Prefectural designated architecture)
Designated date: September 28, 1976
Ginowan-udun Tombstone is a typical tombstone for princes, constructed in the tombstone system during the Ryukyu Kingdom period. As the roof of the sepulcher is shaped like kaminuku (turtle back), this shape of tombstone is commonly called kamikubaka (turtle back tombstone). Ginowan-udun Tombstone was constructed in early 18th century, soon after people started building turtle back tombstones. The part called “eyebrow” at the front is different from that at turtle back tombstones of later times. The area of the cemetery is about 4,000 tsubo (about 13sq m) and this is a high-value cultural asset to tell us about the tombstone system during the Ryukyu Kingdom period, such as the tomb, site of grave keepers, and stone pavement.

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Naha Board of Education Cultural Heritage Division (2007) "Naha Cultural Property" Naha Board of Education