Sengan-en, Shoko Shuseikan
Sengan-en Garden is the villa of the Shimazu family, the feudal lord of Satsuma, built in 1658 by Mitsuhisa, the 19th generation of the Shimazu family.
The magnificent garden, with Sakurajima in front of it as a hill and Kinko Bay as a pond, is unparalleled in scale among the many daimyo's gardens.
The open space with seasonal flowers and greenery allows visitors to enjoy a special moment surrounded by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
(In 2015, the entire garden was registered as a World Heritage Site as a component of the Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution.)
Ticket Information
This ticket (adult & high school students) allows you to visit Senganen Garden, Shoko Shuseikan, and Goten. Guided tour of Goten is included. ※Free admission for infants. Shoko Shuseikan Main Hall is closed until October 2024 for renovations. Annex building remains open.
Information
- Phone Number
- 099-247-1551
- Business Hours
- 9:00 ～ 17:00 (Open year round) Closed on the first Sunday in March for Kagoshima Marathon
- Holidays
- Open year-round (closed on the first Sunday of March for Kagoshima Marathon)
- Access
- (Train) 20 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station (Car) 40 minutes from Kagoshima Airport (via Aira IC to Route 10) (Other) 10 minutes from Sakurajima Ferry Pier