9700-1 Yoshinocho, Kagoshima, 892-0871, Japan
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Cost per person
¥1,600
Sengan-en is a stunning Japanese-style garden built in 1658 by the Shimadzu clan, offering a glimpse into feudal lord life. Registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, it features Sakurajima volcano and Kagoshima Bay as borrowed scenery. Explore the traditional gardens, sample local cuisine, and even dress in samurai armor for a memorable photo opportunity.
Open: winter, spring, summer, autumn