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Statue of Sasaki Kojiro

剣豪佐々木小次郎の像
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Yokoyama, Iwakuni 741-0081, Yamaguchi PrefectureMap
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  • 712melaniee
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    Not a Must See

    While in Kikko Park, we came across a statute of Sasaki Kojiro. I wondered who this young fighter was. A prominent swordsman he founded Ganryū, a kenjutsu school. He became a master at sword fighting ...

    Reviewed on Jun 8, 2019
  • Corihi
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    Not a Must See

    Visitors can see the statue of Kojiro Sasaki in Kikko Park after crossing Kintai Bridge. Sasaki was a famous swordsman who was killed in a legendary duel. The statue has a nice pose, but I wouldn't ...

    Reviewed on Apr 30, 2017
  • Maria T
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    Sasaki Kojiro tsubame-gaeshi

    This statue portrays Sasaki Kojiro, aka Ganryū Kojirō, who invented his powerful tsubame-gaeshi move — the one he is about to execute in the statue, as he is holding his katana in that special way — b...

    Reviewed on Aug 29, 2016
  • marlaher
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    Cool views

    The statue is situated right in front of the water garden. Beautiful place to rest and take in the views.

    Reviewed on Jun 25, 2016
  • gilmorewa
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    Couple minutes in the past

    The statue is a reminder of the Japanese Samurai Period. I would be nice to have more information available for English speaking people can better understand.

    Reviewed on Jun 2, 2016
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