Sengan-en Garden

KAGOSHIMA CULTURE

Sengan-en Garden houses a villa constructed by Shimazu Mitsuhisa in 1658. One of the greatest features of Sengan-en Garden is the majestic scenery of the garden that replicates Kinko Bay and Sakura-jima. With an area covering 50,000 square meters, Sengan-en Garden offers a host of things to see, including historical, cultural and natural wonders. These include an architectural style deeply influenced by Chinese culture, perfectly suited to the history and culture of Satsuma long considered the gateway to the South, as well as flowers and events that dazzle each of the four seasons and the roots of modern Japanese technology and industrial strength remaining nearby.

More Information about Sengan-en Garden

Street address: 9700-1 Yoshinocho, Kagoshima City
About KAGOSHIMA

Access

Route1

Take the Kagoshima City View Bus from Kagoshima-Chuo Station. Get off at Senganen-mae (Isoteien). It takes about 50 minutes (one-day pass available).

Route2

Kagoshima Chuo Station → Sengan-en Station (10 minutes)

Opening Hours: Opens at 9:00 and closes at 17:00

Closed: First Sunday of March

Website: https://www.senganen.jp/en/

Best season: All year

Point: You can experience Kagoshima's traditional culture at the Traditional Culture Experience Centre located within the premises.
Popular experiences include trying on armor and cutting Satsuma Kiriko glass. During the armor experience, you can enjoy a stroll against the backdrop of the majestic Sakurajima, while reflecting on the samurai warriors of the past.
Satsuma Kiriko glass is characterized by the deep brilliance of the crystal glass and the beauty of the "bokashi" ("blurring") created through precise and elaborate cutting techniques.
During the experience, you can experience the sophisticated techniques while enjoying the process of cutting Kiriko glass under the guidance of an artisan.

update: Sep.9.2025