Rickshaw Tour of Kagoshima's Historical and Cultural Sites

Significant not only as a museum but also as a symbol of Kagoshima’s rich history and cultural heritage. It honors the city’s role in Japan’s modernization during the Meiji Restoration and the Satsuma Rebellion and is is situated within the grounds of Kagoshima Castle.

Also known as Tsurumaru Castle. The castle was built between 1602 and 1606. It still consists of the original stone walls and moat with the lush forests of Shiroyama Hill as backdrop.

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Shimazu Nariakira, the 28th feudal lord of Satsuma Domain and a prominent figure in Japan’s modernization during the late Edo period.

A bronze monument located in the Central Park that honors the life and legacy of Saigo Takamori, a famous leader in the Meiji Restoration and later rebellion against the Meiji government who is considered a hero and symbol of the city’s history and culture.