Saigo Takamori’s Hideout

Located immediately by the Saigo Takamori Dokutsu-mae bus stop on the Kagoshima City View route, this cave is where Saigo Takamori spent his last days with the administrators of his private school during the final stages of the Satsuma rebellion after returning from fighting numerous battles around Kyushu in 1877. They spent the six days from September 19th through 24th in this cave. It is a vital historic landmark as the site where Saigo lead the Satsuma army at the Battle of Shiroyama against the government military until the end. It was designated as a historic landmark of Kagoshima City in 1974.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Shiroyamachou Map
Area: Kagoshima Area
Hours: Free visit
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (However, since the ashtray is not available, you need to bring a portable ashtray.)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: [Contact] 099-298-5111 (Sightseeing Exchange Center)
Average budget: [Day] 1-1,000yen [Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes