Located at the northern edge of the Ueno Park, this statue commemorates the 19th century samurai Saigo Takamori - the leader of the Satsuma Rebellion and one of Japan's most well-known historical figures. The statue, which has become one of the most famous sights in the park, is the work of Koun Takamura. It was unveiled in 1898.
Address Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo, Kanagawa-ken, 110-0007, Japan
Coordinates 35°42'42.633" N 139°46'27.034" E
