Shiroyama — The Last Stand of Honor
Uncover the final secrets of Saigō Takamori's doomed rebellion. Decipher coded messages, trace hidden supply routes, and expose the conspiracy that sealed the samurai's fate on September 24, 1877.
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On September 24, 1877, five hundred samurai made their last stand on Shiroyama hill, defying thirty thousand imperial troops
Shiroyama — The Last Stand of Honor
You are a samurai emissary loyal to Saigo Takamori, in Kagoshima, 1877.
Your clandestine mission is to decipher your master's last messages before the fall of
Dive into the heart of Kagoshima, following the footsteps of the last rebel samurai, Saigo Takamori, and relive the final chapter of his fight for honor.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins in Kagoshima, in front of the Statue of Saigo Takamori, a Satsuma samurai and central figure of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877. It is here, at the base of Mount Shiroyama, that you grasp the magnitude of his destiny. Mount Shiroyama, with its 107-meter elevation, was once a fortified castle site during the Nanboku-chō period (1336-1392), a silent witness to centuries of history that shaped the city of Kagoshima. The quest for Saigo Takamori's lost messages will lead you through this dense past, where every stone echoes the events that marked Japan.
Venturing into Shiroyama Park, you follow the paths of the Shiroyama Nature Trail, established in 1972. This park is not only a historical monument but also a botanical site known for its subtropical plants, including a 400-year-old giant camphor tree. It is within this natural setting that Saigo Cave is located, where tradition holds that the rebellion's leader made his last stand in 1877, a commemorative site of his presumed suicide. As an emissary, you search for hidden clues, feeling the gravity of history permeate the fresh air of Kyushu.
Your route then takes you to the Shiroyama Observatory, offering panoramic views of Kagoshima, Kinko Bay, and the active volcano Sakurajima. Accessible in 25 minutes by City View Bus from Kagoshima Chuo Station, this observatory, located at 22-13 Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima, 892-0853, Japan, is a key location for understanding the topography of the final battle. The view of Sakurajima, particularly spectacular at sunrise or sunset, reminds you of the natural power that has always shaped this Kyushu region, while offering a perspective on the theater of operations of 1877.
Descending from Mount Shiroyama, you pass near Terukuni Shrine, an imposing sanctuary at the base of the mountain, whose large torii gate guards the entrance. Close to one of the Shiroyama Nature Trail entrances near Shoko-en Garden, this shrine has a historical link with the Satsuma period, offering a spiritual contrast to the military turmoil. Further down, the Reimeikan Museum, located on the former grounds of Shiroyama Castle, replaces the medieval fortifications and is dedicated to local history, allowing you to contextualize Saigo Takamori's fate and the impact of the Satsuma Rebellion.
Your exploration of the historic site of Kagoshima concludes with a deeper understanding of the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877 and Saigo Takamori's role. This circuit has allowed you to discover key monuments of Kyushu's heritage and emblematic places in Kagoshima's history, such as Shiroyama Park and Shiroyama Observatory. You carry with you not only the decoded messages but also a unique immersion into the culture and landscapes of this region of Japan, an experience that transcends a simple tourist visit.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
Why this route?
The Samurai Legacy
Immerse yourself in the honor and loyalty of the samurai, threatened by modernity.
The Forgotten Rebellion
Relive the key moments of the Satsuma Rebellion, the last cry of the guardians of tradition.
A Secret Testament
Uncover Saigo Takamori's hidden message, a leader torn between his past and his country's future.
Honor is the only path.
Defend samurai ideals.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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