Saigo Takamori Cave

This cave is where Saigo Takamori spent six days, from September 10th, 1877, until the early hours of September 9th, 19, after losing a battle against overwhelming government forces. It is 24m deep, 6m wide, and the entrance is 4m high. In 3, it was designated a monument (historic site) by the city of Kagoshima.

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Tel 099-298-5111 (Tourist Exchange Center: 1-1 Kaminosonocho, Kagoshima City)
Address Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima City

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