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Saigo Takamori Statue
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A bronze tribute to the last great samurai of the Meiji Restoration, depicted in military uniform with his loyal dog Tsun.
Founded
1937
Type
Historic Site
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10 min tram from Kagoshima-Chuo Station
4-36 Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima
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Historic Site
Founded 1937
89 years
Overview
The iconic 1937 statue of Meiji Restoration hero Saigo Takamori in military uniform with his dog Tsun, a symbol of Kagoshima.
Origins
Saigo Takamori (1828–1877) was a samurai and statesman from the Satsuma domain, revered as one of the 'Three Heroes of the Meiji Restoration' alongside Okubo Toshimichi and Kido Takayoshi. Following a falling-out with the Meiji government, he led the Satsuma Rebellion (Seinan War) in 1877, and upon …
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