Bronze statue of Ryōma Sakamoto, Bronze monument in Kazagashira Park, Nagasaki, Japan
The bronze statue depicts Ryōma Sakamoto standing tall in traditional samurai clothing, positioned to overlook the Nagasaki Harbor from Kazagashira Park.
Created by sculptor Kazukuni Yamazaki and inaugurated in 1989, this monument commemorates Ryōma Sakamoto's role in establishing Japan's first trading company in Nagasaki.
The statue represents the transformation of Japan from isolation to modernization, marking Nagasaki's significance as a gateway for international trade.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking a five-minute walk from the Kazagashirayama Bus Stop, with the nearby Kameyama Shachu Museum providing additional historical context.
The funds for this bronze monument came from nationwide donations, demonstrating the continuing influence of Ryōma Sakamoto across Japan.
Location: Nagasaki
Inception: May 21, 1989
Creator: Kazukuni Yamazaki
Made from material: bronze
Address: 3 Chome-6 Irabayashi, Nagasaki, 850-0802, Japan 850-0802 Nagasaki 850-0802 Nagasaki
GPS coordinates: 32.74581,129.88589
Latest update: March 10, 2025 22:06
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