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Uchima Udun
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Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture · Historic Site

Uchima Udun

Uchima Udun (Okinawan: 内間御殿/ウチマウドゥン) is a sacred site for veneration of the Ryūkyū kings, founded on the site of the residence of King Shō En, founder of the Second Shō Dynasty, located in the town of Nishihara, Okinawa Prefecture Japan. It was designated a National Historic Site of Japan in 2011.

From the Wikipedia article “Uchimaudūn” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Uchima Udun. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationNishihara, Okinawa Prefecture
Nearest stationTedako-Uranishi Station, 3.0 km (straight line)
TypeHistoric Site
Year1666 (founded)
MoreWikipedia 4 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Uchima Udun?
Tedako-Uranishi Station. It is 3.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Uchima Udun a designated cultural property?
Yes: Historic Site.
When was Uchima Udun founded?
In 1666.

Nearby

Okinawa Karate Museum
Okinawa Karate Museum
1.9 km away · Nishihara
Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center
Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center
1.9 km away · Nishihara
Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan)
Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan)
2.5 km away · Nishihara
Yonabaru Station
Yonabaru Station
3.2 km away · Yonabaru
Mount Bengadake
Mount Bengadake
3.4 km away · Naha
Urasoe Castle
Urasoe Castle
4.1 km away · Urasoe

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Okinawa Karate Museum: Abasaa (Public domain), Okinawa Prefecture Archaeological Center: Abasaa (Public domain), Ryukyu University Museum (Fūjukan): Kiken68 (CC0), Yonabaru Station: Unknown pre-war photographer (Public domain), Mount Bengadake: Abasaa (Public domain), Urasoe Castle: Sturmgewehr88 (CC BY-SA 3.0)