Sakamotori Roma no Elephant Statue of Sakamoto Ryoma
The symbol of Kazagashira Park, standing majestically overlooking Nagasaki Port
The figure stands in a dignified manner, wearing a hakama, arms folded, carrying the family-traditional long sword ``Yoshiyuki'', with his booted left foot protruding from the pedestal, expressing Ryoma's free-spirited and unconventional personality. It is said that.
The 151.9-meter full-length bronze statue, which looks at the future of Nagasaki from the 3.2-meter-high summit of Mt. Kazeto, was created by Kazukuni Yamazaki, a sculptor who lives in Nagasaki City. thing. Ryoma's bronze statue erecting group (currently Nagasaki Ryoma-kai) appealed to the nation to make people aware of Ryoma's spirit and achievements, and with the help of donations from supporting volunteers, the statue was erected on May 1989, 5. It was built in Behind Ryoma, the Kaientai flag called ``Nibiki'' is fluttering.
A literary monument to Ryotaro Shiba's novel ``Ryoma ga Yuku'' was also erected in 1998 (Heisei 10). This is a sacred pilgrimage spot for Ryoma fans that is crowded with many tourists every day!
From the plaza where Ryoma stands, you can see a panoramic view of Megami Bridge, Nagasaki Port, and Nagasaki city, and at night, you can enjoy one of the world's new three major night views, which looks like jewels are encrusted.
There are many things connected to Ryoma scattered around the area, such as the ``Ueno Hikoma Grave'' where Ryoma was photographed, and the ``Totsujirin/Kanbaikebochi Cemetery'' where he is an interpreter. The slope that runs from Teramachi-dori between Zenrin-ji and Jinso-ji temples, passing through the Kameyama Shrine ruins and ending at Kazagashira Park, is called ``Ryoma-dori,'' and is a historical exploration route in Nagasaki City.
Basic Information
Address | 850-0802-3 Irahashi, Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture 510-6 (inside Kazegashira Park) |
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Phone | 095-829-1184(Nagasaki City Regional Development Division 2) |
FAX | 095-829-1165 |
Transportation access | From the east exit of JR Nagasaki Station, take the Nagasaki bus bound for Kazetoyama for about 20 minutes, get off at Kazetoyama, and walk for about 5 minutes. |
Link URL | Nagasaki City official website trip advisor |