basic information

Saigo Takamori is a popular, local hero and leader of the Meiji Restoration, which brought an end to Japan's feudal age in 1868. Discontent with the ways of the new Meiji government, however, Saigo Takamori became the leader of the unsuccessful, anti-government Satsuma Rebellion of 1877 which ended in his suicide. A famous statue of Saigo Takamori in military uniform stands in Kagoshima's Central Park (Chuo Koen). Another statue which depicts him walking his dog, stands in Tokyo's Ueno Park.

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how to get there

Central Park is a 5 minute walk from the "Asahidori" tram stop, the fourth stop from JR Kagoshima Station.

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news and reports

	Kagoshima Cherry Blossom Report March 27, 2009
	Kagoshima Cherry Blossom Report March 25, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Kagoshima: 154
Users who have been to Saigo Takamori Statue: 61

2nd of 3 most visited sights in Kagoshima.
223rd of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

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tours and packages

Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.