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Statue of Takasugi Shinsaku

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The statue was build in October 2010 nearby the birthplace of Takasugi Shinsaku.

Bronze statue sculptures young Shinsaku of 20 years old when he often visited Shokasonjuku and Meirinkan, with double swords on his waist with hakama style clothing. The statue is 1.8m in height, 3m including the base built towards his birthplace and Hagi castle. His favorite plum tree is also planted.

Basic Information

Location Shinsaku Area, Furuhagimachi, Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Access (1) 10 minutes walk from Hagi bus center bus stop
(2) 20 minutes walk from JR Higashi-Hagi station
(3) 20 minutes by car from Chugoku Expressway Mine Higashi JCT
→ 20 minutes by car from Ogori Hagi road Edo IC
→ 4 minutes walk from Chuo-Park parking area
(In the case o using the nearest parking area)
Office of Inquiry Hagi City Tourism Section Tel. No. 0838-25-3139