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A monument marks Saigō Takamori’s birthplace in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture.
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A statue of Saigō Takamori in military uniform in Shiroyama, where the final battle of the Satsuma Rebellion took place.
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A portrait of Saigō Takamori beneath his motto “Respect heaven and love people” at Saigō Nanshū Museum in Kagoshima.
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The Shiroyama cave where Saigō is said to have spent his final five days before death.
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Saigō Takamori’s grave (center) can be found at Nanshū Cemetery in the city of Kagoshima.
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The statue of Saigō Takamori with his dog is a landmark in Ueno Park, Tokyo.
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