Museum of the Meiji Restoration

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Satsuma (now western Kagoshima Prefecture) was the birthplace of Saigo Takamori, Okubo Toshimichi, and numerous other heroes of the Meiji Restoration. The Museum of the Meiji Restoration uses a variety of means to present the history of Satsuma and Japan during that momentous time. The centerpiece of the museum is the historic dramas shown in the Meiji Restoration Experience Hall on the basement floor. In the “Road to the Restoration,” life-sized robotic models of figures such as Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi and multiple projection screens are used to present a stunning drama. In the “Satsuma Students, Go West” exhibit, the story of the students sent to study overseas in England in defiance of the national government is presented.

Spot details

Address: Kagoshima Pref. Kagoshimashi Kajiyachou 23-1 Map
Area: Kagoshima Area
Phone: 0992397700
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (High School Students and above) 300 yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students 150 yen, Pre-schoolers Free
Parking Lot: Available(24spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Well worthwhile a visit

Reviewed : 2022.05.07

Fantastic museum next to the riverYou can use headphones to help understand and follow the different displays as most are in Japanese.Do the historic walk next to the river as it is beautifully set...
Well curated (for Japanese speakers)

Reviewed : 2020.03.23

The Museum is in a pleasant building along the promenade, not far from the main train station. There’s a nice walk along the river that passes the museum. The staff are quite helpful, though there is...
Interactive museum

Reviewed : 2019.12.26

This looks like a fairly new museum with many interactive displays for children. There are several short movies to watch with different languages available. The staff is friendly and helpful...