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In the 1400s, Okinoerabu Island was part of the Ryukyu Kingdom (centered on modern-day Okinawa Prefecture) and this tomb belongs to Yononushi, the then Ryukyu ruler of Okinoerabu Island. He was tragic figure who, because of an error in communication from one of his subordinates, mistook a peaceful ship from Okinawa to be one coming to attack the island and decided to take his own life, together with his wife and children. The tomb is enclosed by stone walls, and inside are burial urns with the remains Yononushi, as well as his wife, children and retainers.
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| Address | 鹿児島県大島郡和泊町内城 |
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Nearby sightseeing spots are here
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Hanzaki
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Sea Turtle Viewing Spot
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Tourism Center Erabucoco
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Wanjo Beach
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Sago Palm Jungle
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Thalasso Okinoerabu
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Ujijihama
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Saigo Nanshu Memorial Museum
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Nanshu Shrine
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Oyama Botanical Park & Observatory
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Okinoerabu Banana Fabric Hall
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Okidomari Beach Park
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Jikkyonuho
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Shoryudo
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Okinoerabu Island Caving Tours
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Kasaishi Beach Park
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Tamina Cape
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Yakomo Beach
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The Largest Banyan Tree in Japan
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Fucha (Sea Spray Cave)
Nearby restaurants are here.
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Natsukashaya
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Gintei
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Keihan Hisakura (Special Chicken Rice Bowl)
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La Fonte
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Amami Park
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Minato-Ya
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Kikai Airport Shop
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Miyamoto Store
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Yamaguchi Confectionery
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Island Inn HOPE
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eastcoast
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Makurazaki Fish Center
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Satsuma Shuzo Shochu Distillery "Meijigura"
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Tokimi
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Toujinosato Kasasa
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Tosenkyo Flowing 'Soumen' Noodles
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Hombo Shuzo Co. Mars Tsunuki Distillery
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Ikedako Paradise
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Ocha Kaido Yutorikan
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Chiran Sakurami-tei
