Let's touch the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom era in this place associated with King Sho En.

The holy tomb where the family and relatives of King Sho Yen, the founder of the second Sho dynasty, are buried.

The most powerful spot on Izena Island

Izena Tamagoden at the foot of the ruins of Izena Castle

It is a very important place in the history of Okinawa.

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Izenatama Udon

Izenatama Palace, a place associated with King Shoen, which preserves the history of the Kingdom of the Ryukyus

Izenatamaudon, located on the north side of the ruins of Izena Castle, is the sacred tomb where the family and relatives of King Sho En, the founder of the second Sho dynasty of the Ryukyu Kingdom, were buried. It features a prestigious architectural style, including a gable-shaped mausoleum and a kitchen stone coffin made of Chinese pyroxene rock. Visitors can experience the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom period at this site associated with King Shoen. As a cultural and historical attraction of Izena Island, it is a popular spot visited by many people.

Basic Information

Spot Name	Izenatama Udon
Location	Izena Village, Izena, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 905-0604
Access	5 minutes drive from Nakada Port
Charge	free
parking lot	Free parking spaces available nearby.
Phone number	0980-45-2318（Izena Village Board of Education)
equipment	Free Site Tour
thing to note	A gable-shaped mausoleum associated with King Shoen, a kitchen sarcophagus made of Chinese pyroxene rock, and a cultural asset filled with the history of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
Map	View in Google Maps

Q&A

What historical value does Izenatama Palace have?

It is a sacred tomb where the family and relatives of King Sho Yen, the founder of the second Sho dynasty, were buried and is registered as a National Important Cultural Property. It was renovated to its present form during the reign of King Sho Shin.

If I visit by car, is there parking available?

Yes, free parking spaces are available nearby.

Do I need an appointment to visit?

Reservations are not required. You are free to tour the grounds, so please come during business hours.

What architectural features does Izenatama Palace have?

It features a gable-shaped mausoleum and a kitchen sarcophagus made of Chinese pyroxene rock, and conveys the prestigious architectural style of the Ryukyu Kingdom period.