Museum of the Meiji Restoration
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kagoshima Shi
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00 · 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); open daily; ★ fully closed 24 Nov 2026 to 22 Jan 2027 for exhibition renewal; dates may shift
- Ticket Price
- Adult: JPY 600 adults (high school+) · Child: JPY 300 elementary & junior high · Kagoshima City residents pay JPY 450 / 220 with ID; 2026 price revision, old JPY 300 / 150 no longer applies; app/tablet guides in EN, ZH, KR
- Address
- 23-1 Kajiyacho, Kagoshima, Kagoshima 892-0846, Japan
- Coordinates
- 31.5917, 130.5547
Introduction
The Museum of the Meiji Restoration stands in Kajiyacho by the Kotsuki River in Kagoshima — the very neighbourhood where Saigo Takamori, Okubo Toshimichi and Togo Heihachiro were born, a true 'home of the Restoration'. Its displays trace Satsuma's goju education, late-Edo reformist thought and the 1868 Restoration: the ground floor recreates a low-ranking samurai's day, holds Saigo and Okubo materials and a corner where visitors try on period uniforms, while the basement Ishin Taikan Hall stages two robot-and-multiscreen dramas, 'The Road to the Restoration' and 'Satsuma Students Go West', on how young samurai broke the seclusion policy. App or tablet guides come in English, Chinese and Korean, making this the best single stop for understanding why Kagoshima drove modern Japan.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); open daily; ★ fully closed 24 Nov 2026 to 22 Jan 2027 for exhibition renewal; dates may shift
Ticket Information
| Adult | JPY 600 adults (high school+) |
|---|---|
| Child | JPY 300 elementary & junior high |
| Free Admission | Preschool free |
Kagoshima City residents pay JPY 450 / 220 with ID; 2026 price revision, old JPY 300 / 150 no longer applies; app/tablet guides in EN, ZH, KR
Transportation
8 min from JR Kagoshima-Chuo; 2 min from the City View stop
3 min from Takamibashi tram stop
By the Kotsuki River in Kajiyacho; 24 parking spaces
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Museum of the Meiji Restoration?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00; 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30); open daily; ★ fully closed 24 Nov 2026 to 22 Jan 2027 for exhibition renewal; dates may shift
How much is the admission for Museum of the Meiji Restoration?
Adult: JPY 600 adults (high school+); Child: JPY 300 elementary & junior high; Free Admission: Preschool free; Kagoshima City residents pay JPY 450 / 220 with ID; 2026 price revision, old JPY 300 / 150 no longer applies; app/tablet guides in EN, ZH, KR
How long should I spend at Museum of the Meiji Restoration?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
How do I get to Museum of the Meiji Restoration?
Subway: 8 min from JR Kagoshima-Chuo; 2 min from the City View stop; Bus: 3 min from Takamibashi tram stop
