Kagoshima: Sengan-en Garden & Japan’s Industrial Revolution

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Sengan-en, a stunning daimyo garden, offers a unique glimpse into Japan's cultural and industrial heritage. Nestled against the Sakurajima volcano, this guided walking tour reveals the garden’s beauty while exploring its significance in Japan’s Industrial Revolution. Discover the history of the Shimazu clan, admire the intricacies of Japanese garden design, and see the remains of a reverberatory furnace that played a role in early industrialization. The tour also includes a visit to a Shinto shrine and the Shoko Shuseikan Museum to deepen your understanding of this pivotal era in Japan’s transformation.

- Explore the exquisite Sengan-en garden and its historical context
- Visit the remains of an industrial furnace and learn about early technology
- Gain insights at the Shoko Shuseikan Museum about the Meiji Industrial Revolution
- Optional group departure from Kagoshima-Chuo Station for convenience

What's Included

Entrance to the Shoko Shuseikan Museum
Guided walking tour of Sengan-en
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point

The tour ends at a railway station, making it easy and convenient to continue your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Sengan-en is a historic daimyo garden created in the 17th century by the Shimazu clan, rulers of the Satsuma Domain. Designed to incorporate the dramatic form of Sakurajima volcano as a borrowed landscape, the garden represents the refined aesthetics of Japanese garden culture. Beyond its beauty, Sengan-en also played a key role in Japan’s early modernization, as the surrounding area became a center of industrial experimentation during the late Edo period.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Shoko Shuseikan Museum

    The Shoko Shuseikan Museum introduces the ambitious modernization efforts of the Satsuma Domain during the 19th century. Through historical artifacts and exhibits, visitors learn about the Shuseikan Project, which brought Western science, engineering, and manufacturing technologies to Japan. Recognized as part of the Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution, the museum offers essential insight into how Kagoshima contributed to Japan’s transformation into a modern industrial nation.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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