Former Residence of Takamori Saigo

Japan Travel: Shiroyama Park fine view Kagoshima city, Sakurashima Historic sites

Japan Travel: Shiroyama Park fine view Kagoshima city, Sakurashima Historic sites
【013】Kagoshima Shiroyama Park
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Shiroyama Park (Shiroyama Kōen) is a park in downtown Kagoshima that stretches over Mount Shiroyama. With an elevation of 107 meters, the mountain used to the site of a castle fortification, which led to its name. Shiroyama literally means castle mountain in Japanese. The castle's former grounds at the base of the mountain now are the site of the Reimeikan Museum nowadays.

The park is most famous for its Shiroyama Observatory with magnificent views over downtown Kagoshima, Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima. The night view is also great, especially if a fair sky and bright moon allow Sakurajima. Beautiful views can also be enjoyed from the Satsuma no Yu outdoor hot spring bath in hotel Shiroyama ,which is also open to non-staying guests.

Moreover, the park will hold the interest of travelers interested in Japanese history since it was the site of the final battle of the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877. The local hero Saigo Takamori is said to have made his last stand at Saigo Cave, situated within the park.

Access information
The City View Bus Shiroyama-Iso line runs between Kagoshima Chuo Station and the Shiroyama Observatory.
(20 minutes, departures every 30 minutes, 190 yen or 600 yen for a day pass)
Schedule & Cost
Satsuma no Yu Bath
Hours:5:00 to 24:00 (from 5:30 from October to late March)
Last entry: 30 minutes before closing time
Admission:2634 yen
Level of English: Website in English is available

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Kagoshima Cuisine Sets! Come to eat delicious Soup RIce and Kurobuta (Black Pig) Pork!

Introduction of Kagoshima traditional foods!

1) Amami-no-keihan (Chicken Soup Rice with poke and pickles)
This is the traditional food in Amami Island, south of Kagoshima.


2) Deep Fried Kurobuta (Kagoshima Poke)
When you come to Kagoshima, never forget to eat Kurobuta (Black Pig) Pork!




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