Statue of Taisuke Itagaki

Famed politician & liberal agitator

Taisuke Itagaki lived from 1837 tom1919. His father was considered to be a middle-ranking samurai in an area which is now part of the Kōchi Prefecture. He was a famed politician who stood for liberali...

Statesman in Meiji Period

Taisuke Itagaki is a statesman in Meiji Period. His portrait was used for a 1000 yen bill before. This is why he is quite familiar for Japanese people of certain age or above. His words "even Itagaki ...

Part of political history

This statue is nothing that spectacular, but hearing my friend describe the history of Taisuke Itagaki's politics lead to an interesting discussion. If you go see it, do a bit of research on him so y...

He's one of the elders.

Original Text

He is a busho (Japanese military commander) of the Tosa domain and one of the politicians of the Meiji era. It seems that he had a lot of talent as a busho (Japanese military commander). He also left his name as a leader of the Freedom and People's Rights Movement. When you enter from the Otemon gate, you will find the way to the castle tower.

As soon as you enter the Otemon gate of Kochi Jo castle

Original Text

You will see it as soon as you go through the Oitemon gate of Kochi Castle and go out to the square. It is a statue with a large pedestal. Although there are many statues of samurai such as castle owners and vassals in the castle, Taisuke Itagaki is a famous person since the beginning of the Meiji era and is unusual in a suit. It makes you realize that it is a land with many people from the Meiji Restoration.