Tabaruzaka Museum

Explore the History of the Satsuma Rebellion, the Last Civil War in Japan.
Tabaruzaka in Kumamoto, where a fierce battle took place during the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877, has several tourist sites. Among them are Tabaruzaka Museum, which exhibits a variety of materials on the Rebellion. Also, in Tabaruzaka Park, a restored house stands to show scars of the battle.
The Tabaruzaka Museum is located at Tabaruzaka, the major battlefield during the Satsuma Rebellion, the last civil war in Japan.

The museum reopened in November 2015 after renovations, based on its primary theme as "the facility for learning and passing on the dawn of modern Japan." The museum introduces a variety of historical evidence in a visitor-friendly way. For example, the experiential exhibit authentically recreates the battle using images, sound, vibrations and a diorama. You can also see other valuable exhibits, including guns and bullets that were actually used in the battle, as well as historical documents. This is where you can learn all about the historical background that led to the Satsuma Rebellion as well as the significance of the event.