Take a stroll around the house and explore the rooms lived in by the Shimadzu family. See how Prince Shimadzu Tadayoshi lived at the end of the 19th century, and learn how important dignitaries were welcomed at Sengan-en.

The best of Kagoshima cuisine curated by our head chef, using only the finest local ingredients. Enjoy a spectacular view of the gardens and Sakurajima beyond in the luxurious surroundings of our flagship restaurant.

Open 9:00～17:00（Last entry16:50）

Entrance Please show your ticket at the house entrance

Price AdultChild(7-15)

￥500￥250

Explore the sprawling traditional gardens and the majestic house lived in and loved by the lords of the Shimadzu clan. Sengan-en was built in 1658 by Shimadzu Mitsuhisa, inspired by the majestic views of active volcano Sakurajima and Kinko Bay. Chinese influences can be seen in many places around the gardens, showing Kagoshima to be Japan’s southern gateway to the outside world.Sengan-en was visited by not only dignitaries from all over Japan, but also royalty from overseas including Edward VIII of the UK and Nicholas II of Russia.With traditional cultural events held year round, and spectacular changes in each season, Sengan-en truly is one of Japan’s greatest stately homes.

Ohkatei Open. 11:00～15:30

Enjoy a wide selection of filling Kagoshima delicacies in our spacious restaurant over- looking active volcano Sakurajima. The modern wooden interior creates a warm, relaxing space to unwind before continuing your journey.

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Sengan-enJapan was the only country in Asia able to replicate the industrial revolution in the late 1800s, and the story of why this was possible is told at the Shoko Shuseikan Museum, just outside Sengan-en. Follow the course of the Shimadzu family over 800 years, and see how the international relations they forged led to the development of industrialization in modern Japan. The museum is housed in Japan’s oldest remaining stone factory, built in 1865. Sengan-en and the Shoko Shuseikan were inscribed as part of the “Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining” UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2015.

World Heritage Site

Slip back into the past and discover the lifestyle lived by the influential Shimadzu family.

Enjoy traditional cultural events in each season

The finest local cuisine and amazing views of active volcano Sakurajima

● For first time visitors (Follow the RED route 　 on the map)

Takes about 90min

Sengan-en is very large, covering over 12 acres! If you’re not sure where to go, follow our recommended route for first time visitors.

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Main Gate10

Tin Gate12

Sakurajima Viewpoint

Jigen-ryu Swordsmanship Exhibition

The House02

Bogakuro Pavilion16

Kyokusui Garden22

Konan Bamboo Grove24

Suido Bridge

Cat Shrine

Shimadzu Satsuma Kiriko Gallery Shop

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Sengan - enShoko Shuseikan

9700-1 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima City, 892-0871TEL.099-247-1551 http://www.senganen.jp

Satsuma Hina MatsuriNagashi BinaKyokusui no En Poetry Recital

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May StreamersSummer Irises DisplayMorning Glories Display

Chrysanthemum FestivalJimmyo-sai Beauty FestivalKusajishi-shiki Traditional Archery

Kadomatsu New Year’s DecorationsWinter Peonies Display

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Waiting Room

Coin Lockers

Restaurant

Shops

CaféStairs

Car Park

Coach Parking

Bus Stop

Taxi

Cash Machine

First Aid

Smoking Area

Tax-Free Counter

AED

Photo Spot

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Sekiyoshi Aqueduct

Inscriptions Describingthe Kansuisha Pavilion31

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Monument Commemorating Meiji Emperor’s Visit

Kyokusui Garden

Konan Bamboo Grove

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Suido Bridge

Roku Jizo Pagoda

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29Aizu SatsumaFriendship Tree

Cat Shrine

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Chikukeitei

Bamboo Gift Shop

Sakon-Taro

Writing Brush Monument

Oniwa Shrine

Hydroelectric Dam Ruins

OhkateiD2F：Ohkatei Restaurant1F：Shimadzu Gift Shops

Sengan-en Brand ShopShimadzu Satsuma KirikoSatsuma-ware + Yakushima Cedar

Satsuma Gift Shops

The Birthplace of Modern Satsuma-ware

Jigen-ryu Swordsmanship Exhibition Room

Senjingan

Jumping Lion Lantern

The House

Crane Lantern

Bogakuro Pavilion Shuseiso

Tea House

Sakurajima Viewpoint

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Shofuku Bridge

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Suitenbuchi Power Station Monument

Jambo Mochi Shop

Shofuken Restaurant

Sakurajima Viewpoint

Sakurajima Viewpoint

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Shimadzu Satsuma Kiriko Gallery Shop

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KagoshimaWorld Cultural Heritage Orientation Centre

Entrance

Sakurajima

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This is the original main gate to the gardens, and features a roof made of Kagoshima tin. The lord would visit Sengan-en by boat and would moor up at a jetty at the bottom of the slope leading to this gate. Only the lord and his first son were allowed to use this gate, and all other family members had to use another entrance nearby.

This gate was built in 1895 as the new entrance to the gardens. The gate is made of camphor wood and is constructed in the Yakuimon style. The gate features the crests of the Shimadzu family under the gable roof and Chinese guardian lions at each corner of the roof to ward off evil.

Enjoy unparalleled views of the garden from the veranda and find out how royal guests were welcomed in the main reception room at the house lived in by Prince Shimadzu Tadayoshi. The house is a unique example of a residence combining both traditional Japanese, Chinese and western elements in its design.

Resembling a crane spreading its wings, this lantern was the first gas light in Japan.Shimadzu Nariakira conducted an experiment here with gas lighting in 1857. Unfortunately Nariakira died soon after and the project was abandoned, with the first gas lights coming to Yokohama some 15 years later.

Discover the roots of Japanese industry. Samurai used pictures from a Dutch textbook and combined traditional Japanese crafts- manship with western knowledge to build a working structure 20 metres high which was used to melt iron and produce cannon.

Learn about the 800 year history and culture of the influential Shimadzu clan and their efforts to modernise Japan in the late 1800s. The museum is housed in the former Shuseikan Machinery Factory, the oldest stone built western factory building in Japan, built in 1865.

Oniwa ShrinePray for your wishes to come true at Sengan- en’s luckiest shrine. Good luck, marital bliss, success in school, safety when travelling, and success in business are just a few of the benefits provided by the 13 different gods enshrined here.

35 Site of the Shusendai PavilionIf you have time, don’t miss the panoramic view of Sakurajima and Kinko Bay from the Shusendai Viewpoint! It takes about 30 minutes to reach the top of the hiking trail. (Closes at 16:30)

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Learn how Satsuma Kiriko crystal glass is made at the glassworks. Get a close-up view of our master craftsmen at work blowing and cutting glass then see the finished products in the gallery shop.Opening times｜9:00-17:00Break times｜10:00-10:15, 12:00-13:00, 15:00-15:15 Closed on｜Mondays, Third Sunday of each month