Saigo Takamori Statue
Saigo Takamori Statue
3.7
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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A statue of this local hero and leader of the movement that ended feudalism in Japan stands in military uniform in this city’s Central Park.
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気まぐれな旅人
Manila, Philippines6,350 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The bronze statue of Saigo Takamori is located at the foot of Shiroyama, where he committed suicide. At the border of Route 10, there is a photo area for the bronze statue of Saigo. The statue of Saigo Takamori seen from under the statue was huge (8m tall). Saigo-san reminds me of the bronze statue in Shibuya, but this Saigo-san is wearing a military uniform, which gives a different impression.
Written November 12, 2023
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MiZoRe
Japan869 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
As a tourist attraction in the surrounding area,
Tsurumaru Castle is here.
As the parking lot of Tsurumaru Castle,
Since the parking lot of Reimeikan is available,
I parked my car there,
After seeing Tsurumaru Castle,
It's convenient to walk and come here.
Tsurumaru Castle is here.
As the parking lot of Tsurumaru Castle,
Since the parking lot of Reimeikan is available,
I parked my car there,
After seeing Tsurumaru Castle,
It's convenient to walk and come here.
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Written March 15, 2025
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よしめ
Chiba, Japan38,950 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I visited on tour. Mr. Saigo stands at the foot of Shiroyama, the final battlefield of the Satsuma Rebellion, the country's last civil war, in the uniform of an army general. It is 8m tall. There is a photography plaza in front of the pedestrian crossing, and there is even a smartphone stand so you can take photos from there. There is also a dog in the square. It looked just like the real thing, and both the dog and Saigo-san were photographed together.
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Written August 26, 2024
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Peanuts_Gallery
Hilo131 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
We are NHK Taiga Drama fan, so we were looking for Saigo Takamori related things. If you are looking at the sign that says Saigo Takamori statue photo spot, the statue is behind you. It took us a few minutes to figure that out! The statue is light up at night.
Written April 20, 2014
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elsiek
London854 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
This enormous statue greets you as you reach the top of the stairs at the entrance to Ueno Park. It is made of bronze and shows the great man with his dog. Saigo is a popular character in Japanese history thanks to the part he played as leader of the Restoration army. There is some explanation in English
Written April 3, 2014
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mickiswit
Anderson, SC61 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
I was very glad to have found the statue and the temple next door while exploring on foot around Kagoshima.
Written October 31, 2016
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NAKAMURATERUHISA
Kunitachi, Japan147 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
a stern looking statue definitely different from one in the Ueno.just located in the centre of city.around this statue many historical sights are scattered.Saigo was the most respected person during Meiji restoration by people in japan,this statue is wearing a military uniform in stead that Ueno wearing a jkpknese summer wear,which Saigo,s wife said this does not look like.
Written October 27, 2014
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia6,069 contributions
Jan 2014 • Couples
When we were on our 4 day bus tour going to different hot spring resorts we stopped briefly in Kagoshima and from the bus we saw the huge statue of Saigo Takamori and was very impressed.
A little later we could see it again from the Shiroyama View Point , it is apparently about 15 metres high. By this stage we had found out a little history about Saigo Takamori. He was a low ranked samurai warrior from Kagoshima who rose to the top not only as a warrior but also as a politician.
It seems he led a controversial political life and not agreeing with the Meiji Restoration Era of the late 1800s and wanting to retain the samurai way of life he retired from politics and took up arms with other unhappy samurai and fought against the Imperial Army. His last famous battle was here on Shiroyama Mountain . He with about 400 Samurai stood against 40,000 Imperial Troops and they all were killed meeting their end in honorable samurai style. The spot where he met his maker is held precious by the people here. The Tom Cruise movie THE LAST SAMURAI is said to be based on Saigo Takamori. He was loved by the people of this area and they have done him proud with this magnificent statue. A big statue of a giant of a man, visit if you can.
A little later we could see it again from the Shiroyama View Point , it is apparently about 15 metres high. By this stage we had found out a little history about Saigo Takamori. He was a low ranked samurai warrior from Kagoshima who rose to the top not only as a warrior but also as a politician.
It seems he led a controversial political life and not agreeing with the Meiji Restoration Era of the late 1800s and wanting to retain the samurai way of life he retired from politics and took up arms with other unhappy samurai and fought against the Imperial Army. His last famous battle was here on Shiroyama Mountain . He with about 400 Samurai stood against 40,000 Imperial Troops and they all were killed meeting their end in honorable samurai style. The spot where he met his maker is held precious by the people here. The Tom Cruise movie THE LAST SAMURAI is said to be based on Saigo Takamori. He was loved by the people of this area and they have done him proud with this magnificent statue. A big statue of a giant of a man, visit if you can.
Written February 19, 2014
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bbwoods
Perth, Australia123 contributions
Apr 2012 • Family
One of the most popular Japanese heroes is Saigo Takamori, a leader from the Meiji Restoration of the late 1860s. Here is a statue of Saigo who was believed to have died in combat on Shiroyama mountain.
Written October 17, 2012
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ryue65
Dublin, Ireland137 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
My wife is completely consumed with this years 2018 Japanese Taiga Drama, which is based in Kagoshima. So we had to go on a pilgrimage to see Saigo Takamori’s statues. We know the one in Ueno quite well.
The volunteer guides nearby were helpful and good natured.
The statue itself is unremarkable.
The volunteer guides nearby were helpful and good natured.
The statue itself is unremarkable.
Written April 30, 2018
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