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The Reimeikan Museum (êt–¾ŠÙ) is dedicated to local history and culture. On three spacious floors it presents a wide variety of exhibits that cover the span of Kagoshima's history from ancient to modern times. There are a few interesting models, such as a large diorama of downtown Kagoshima at the beginning of the Showa Period (1926-1989) and a small scale model of a village from the middle ages. The museum was built on the former site of the local castle, known as Kagoshima or Tsurumaru Castle, and is surrounded by parts of the former moat and stone walls. The museum and castle ruins are located at the base of Mount Shiroyama, which literally means "castle mountain" in Japanese. Within the vicinity of the museum there are a few other museums and cultural attractions. One of the most popular is a statue of the local hero Saigo Takamori, a leader from the Meiji Restoration of the late 1860s. Saigo is believed to have died in combat on Shiroyama mountain. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

How to get there

The Reimeikan Museum is a five minute walk from the Shiyakusho-mae tram stop (160 yen per ride) or the Statue of Saigo Takamori stop of the City View Bus (180 yen per ride or 600 yen for a day pass). How to get to and around Kagoshima

Hours and Fees

Hours: 9:00 to 18:00 (entry until 17:30) Closed: Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday) The 25th of each month, unless it falls on a Saturady or Sunday December 31 to January 2 Admission: 300 yen English: Minimal

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Mt. Aso & Kagoshima Tour An English-language guided tour around the southwestern island of Kyushu; Kumamoto and Kagoshima.

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Reimeikan Museum Official website.