Statue of Saigo Takamori

Kagoshima (鹿児島県)
Tourist Attraction
Statue of Saigo Takamori - Photo 1
Statue of Saigo Takamori - Photo 2
Statue of Saigo Takamori - Photo 3

4-36 Shiroyamachō, Kagoshima, 892-0853, Japan

099-227-1962

4.0 (2.4k reviews)

Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

About

8-meter-tall monument depicting an iconic, 19th-century general & leader of the Meiji Restoration.

Reviews

Yoko Yano

Yoko Yano

a year ago

Meiji ishin hero. No blood transition from samurai government to democratic government. There are Saigo sam's statue in Tokyo too. Photo area is a plus! (With a dog!) Get bus pass to visit. Shimazu clans (Kagoshima castle) spots are all walking distance from here. You can take tour from visitor's center next to Saigo San statue.
Yuko

Yuko

2 months ago

This is the photo spot for Saigo Don, but the statue stands far from here.
Linda Au

Linda Au

5 months ago

Rest room across the street in Chuo Park. The cruise ship had a Shuttle bus to Dolphin Port which was only a short walk to the statue. Stopped here for a photo op before waking to: 1) Terukuni Shrine, 2) Shiroyama Park Observation Deck to see active Sakurajima volcano. 3) Thirteen Stone Buddhas
Cao Cao Akatsuki

Cao Cao Akatsuki

5 months ago

The last samurai from Satsuma clan
DANNY KidSuper LIN

DANNY KidSuper LIN

a year ago

It's good to learn some history of Mr. Takamori and his journey in Kyushu and Kagoshima. Sad ending for him though.