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Mekaru Tomb Cluster
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Naha, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site

Mekaru Tomb Cluster

The Mekaru Tomb Cluster (銘苅墓跡群, Mekaru haka ato gun) is a cluster of approximately 330 tombs spanning the gusuku era, Ryūkyū Kingdom era and into the Meiji period. They are located in the Mekaru neighborhood of the city of Naha in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

From the Wikipedia article “Mekaru Tomb Cluster” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Mekaru Tomb Cluster. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNaha, Okinawa Prefecture
Nearest stationFurujima Station, 0.5 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
MoreWikipedia

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Mekaru Tomb Cluster?
Furujima Station. It is 0.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Mekaru Tomb Cluster a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.

Nearby

Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
0.6 km away · Naha
Sōgen-ji
Sōgen-ji
1.3 km away · Naha
Sueyoshi-gū
Sueyoshi-gū
1.6 km away · Naha
Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum
Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum
2.0 km away · Naha
Outer Stone Wall
Outer Stone Wall
2.2 km away · Naha
Western Chamber
Western Chamber
2.2 km away · Naha

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Sōgen-ji: LordAmeth (CC BY-SA 3.0), Sueyoshi-gū: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Naha Municipal Tsuboya Pottery Museum: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Outer Stone Wall: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Western Chamber: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)