Elegant Garden Journey at Sengan-en: Discover Satsuma's History and Beauty
by taniさん
Jul 29, 2025
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This is the Shimazu family villa built in 1658. With views of Kinko Bay, the majestic Sakurajima, and beautiful gardens, it is one of Kagoshima's most popular tourist destinations. There is also a souvenir shop and a sweets shop on-site, so you can relax and unwind. This area was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015 as part of the "Meiji Industrial Revolution Heritage Sites of Japan."
Facility name 📍Sengakuen
Admission fee 📍
(Garden, Shoko Shuseikan)
Adults, high school students and above: 1000 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 500 yen
(Garden, Shoko Shuseikan, Palace)
Adults, high school students and above: 1500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 750 yen
Business hours 📍9:00-17:00
Access 📍
〈By bus〉
Get off at Kagoshima City View "Sengakuenmae"
Get off on the Machi Meguri bus "Sengakuenmae"
Get off on the private bus (3 companies) "Sengakuenmae"
〈By car〉
20 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station
40 minutes from Kagoshima Airport (via Aira IC - National Route 10)
10 minutes from Sakurajima Ferry Pier
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