Saigo Takamori Statue

This statue of Saigo Takamori is in Ueno Park, the first municipal park in Japan. With his faithful hound Tsun, the Ueno Park symbol stands overlooking the Ueno district. Unveiled in 1898, the 370-centimeter statue has a chest girth of 250 centimeters. It's also a common rendezvous point as it's easy to spot from a distance. It was made by Koun Takamura , the father of the poet-sculptor Kotaro Takamura . The historic statue survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake and the bombings of World War II.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Taito-ku Uenokoen Map
Area: Ueno / Yanesen Area
Phone: 0338285644
Hours: [Visit] Free during Open
*No entry to the park from 23:00 to 5:00 the next day
Closed: open everyday
Fees: See Ueno Park
Parking Lot: Not available (Please use a nearby private parking lot)
Credit Card: Not available