Sengan-en Special Tour in Kagoshima, Kyushu

• Explore the 360-year-old house lived in by generations of the Shimadzu family, and enjoy the private view over the gardens, Kinko Bay, and Sakurajima beyond. -Enjoy a special meal of Keihan – a delicacy from the island of Amami Oshima served only to special guests. -Includes dessert! Try Kagoshima’s famous Shirokuma shaved ice or Matcha green tea and local sweets.
• Try an archery game played by the samurai called Shihan Mato or try traditional craft experiences.
• When entering Sengan-en you will receive a special badge granting access to the tour.
• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites related to the Meiji period industrialization of Japan, enjoy the stunning traditional gardens, and view of active volcano Sakurajima. Use your time traveling effectively and see the best of Kagoshima in one spot.

Sengan-en is a stately home and landscape garden along the coast north of downtown Kagoshima built by the powerful Shimadzu clan. The gardens cover over twelve acres and include calming ponds, gently bubbling streams, mysterious shrines, tea rooms, a bamboo grove, and a mountain hiking trail. Explore the 360-year-old house and gardens with this special tour including lunch, traditional culture experiences, and access to the Shoko Shuseikan Museum and Satsuma Kiriko Glassworks.