Statue of Ryoma's Boots

Statue of Ryoma's Boots is an unusual tourist attraction in Nagasaki, commemorating the figure of Sakamoto Ryoma - one of the most important reformers of the Meiji period in Japan.

This distinctive sculpture depicts only the shoes of the national hero, which gives it an original and symbolic character. It is an interesting point on the city map for lovers of Japanese history and unusual monuments.

An excellent stop during a tour of Nagasaki that allows a moment to reflect on Ryoma's influence on Japan's modernization.