Museum of the Meiji Restoration: A Journey Through Modern Japan's Birth
Explore Kagoshima's Museum of the Meiji Restoration: Relive Japan's transformative journey to modernity through immersive exhibits and historical insights.
The Museum of the Meiji Restoration in Kagoshima vividly recounts the pivotal era when Japan transitioned from feudalism to modernity. Through interactive exhibits, including life-sized robots and captivating dramas, visitors explore the lives and legacies of key figures like Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi, who spearheaded the Meiji Restoration.
A brief summary to Museum of the Meiji Restoration
- 23-1 Kajiyacho, Kagoshima, Kajiyacho, Kagoshima, 892-0846, JP
- +8199-239-7700
- Visit website
- Monday 9 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9 am-5 pm
- Friday 9 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Allow at least 2-3 hours to fully experience the museum, including the basement theater shows.
- Check the show schedule in advance to reserve seats for the popular "Road to the Restoration" and "Satsuma Students, Westward!" dramas.
- Download the museum's app for digital guidance in English, Chinese, and Korean.
- Combine your visit with a walk along the Kotsuki River's History Road Restoration Drama Path to further immerse yourself in the Meiji era.
- Purchase a one-day travel pass for unlimited access to Kagoshima's trams and city buses, including the Kagoshima City View bus, for convenient access to the museum and other attractions.
Getting There
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Walking
From JR Kagoshima Chuo Station, take the east exit and turn left. Cross the Takami Bridge over the Kotsuki River, keeping the Kagoshima City Tram tracks in sight. Turn right in front of the bronze statue of Toshimichi Okubo. The museum is a short walk from there. No cost for walking.
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Public Transport
From Kagoshima Chuo Station, take the city tram towards Kagoshima Station and get off at Takamibaba Station. The museum is a 3-minute walk from the tram stop. Alternatively, take the Kagoshima City View bus and get off at the Ishin Furusato-kan (Tourism Exchange Center) stop, right in front of the museum. The tram fare is ¥160 per ride. A one-day travel pass, valid on trams and city buses, costs ¥600 for adults.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available from Kagoshima Chuo Station. A short taxi ride to the museum will cost approximately ¥560-¥700, depending on traffic.
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