Kagoshima City Ishin Furusato Kan (Meiji Restoration Museum)

Overview

The Ishin Furusato Kan in Kagoshima City is a museum dedicated to the Meiji Restoration. It clearly explains the history of the Satsuma Domain and the lives of heroes who led the Meiji Restoration, such as Takamori Saigo and Toshimichi Okubo, through exhibits and videos. The museum details the politics, economy, and culture of the Satsuma Domain, offering a glimpse into the lives of its people at that time. Valuable materials related to the heroes of the Meiji Restoration, including Saigo and Okubo, are also on display, allowing visitors to feel close to their lives. In particular, the museum thoroughly explains the relationship between Saigo and Okubo, and how the Satsuma Domain contributed to the Meiji Restoration. The video corner recreates the turbulent era of the Meiji Restoration with impressive visuals, offering a realistic experience of the time. The Ishin Furusato Kan is the perfect place to learn about Kagoshima's history.