Samurai Feudal Lord Real Life at a villa and spacious garden
Joined 2023
The 12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658, 350 years ago. Discover peaceful ponds, bubbling streams, mysterious shrines, tea rooms, a bamboo grove, and a mountain hiking trail. The lord's house lived in and loved by generations. World Heritage site of the influential lord's modernisation project. Take a look at Kagoshima's sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship. Enjoy a variety of local and international cuisine and shopping at the lively shopping arcade, Tenmonkan.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
At your hotel
Take the city bus to Kgoshima feudal lord villa and spacious garden, Senganen
Kgoshima feudal lord villa and spacious garden, Senganen, the world cultural heritage site
12 acres of calming traditional gardens built in 1658, 350 years ago. Discover peaceful ponds, bubbling streams, mysterious shrines, tea rooms, a bamboo grove, and a mountain hiking trail with a panoramic view of Kagoshima Bay and the volcano beyond. Visit the house lived in and loved by generations of the Shimadzu family, using flawless Yakushima cedar cut from trees over 1,000 years old, and features a fascinating mix of Japanese, Chinese, and Western influences. Also be amazed by the history of Japan's first feudal domain that strived for modernization and take a look at Kagoshima's sophisticated crystal cut glass craftsmanship.
Take a city bus to Kagoshima' s most popular shopping district, Tenmonkan
Kagoshima' s most popular shopping district, Tenmonkan
Tenmonkan is Kagoshima's largest downtown and entertainment district, consisting of multiple shopping streets on a total of 42 streets.
One of the major features is the arch-shaped arcade, which is approximately 2km long and includes a single-roofed arcade, which serves as a countermeasure against ash fall on Sakurajima, as well as protection from rain and the strong summer sun. The nearest station, Tenmonkan-dori Tram Stop, is used by approximately 4,600 people a day, including those commuting to work, school, and tourists, making the area a lively area day and night. It is a combination of long-established stores and new stores, including restaurants serving Kagoshima's local cuisine and shochu, souvenir shops, fashion, and entertainment stores. Although its appearance has changed with the changing times, it remains a business that has continued for a long time and is a downtown area loved by many people, and is widely known as the most popular spot in southern Kyushu.
Back to your hotel or cruise ship port
End of the tour
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (you and the guide), lunch (you and the guide), cultural experiences.
Senganen entrance fee is 1,600 JPY per person.
We will use public transportation such as City view bus, City tram.
One day ticket for city view bus and city tram is 600 JPY.
Tour Important Information
We walk at a slow pace for about 1 hour or more, so comfortable shoes are preferable.
Important message from the supplier
Tours are all open to any kind of arrangement. please feel free to let me know your preferences.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Hitomi A.
Hello! I’m Hitomi. I was born and raised in Kagoshima. After graduating from the college, I mostly lived in Tokyo and came back to my hometown 10 years ago. I love communicating with people and sharing each other’s culture and history. As I used to work at an airline company, I could travel many foreign countries with lots of joy experiencing their unique cultures. Now, I want to help visitors from abroad to enjoy Japanese unique culture and history.
Reviews
Katherine W.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
“Amazing day in Kagoshima with Hitomi”
As a group of six on a cruise stop in Kagoshima, we booked a day tour with Hitomi to easily see all of the sights. Hitomi met us early at the cruise terminal and took us in a taxi on the car ferry over to Sakurajima volcano, where we were able to explore the whole volcano and have a very relaxing foot bath! We then had a delicious wagyu yakinuki lunch which we all loved, and finished the day with an exploration of Sengan-en garden. Thank you Hitomi for a fantastic day, there is no way we would have been able to see as much as we did on our own.
Hitomi A.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I am so grateful to know that you were able to enjoy three attractions of Kagoshima! It was a pleasure for me to take you into the deep side of Sakurajima, Japan’s best Wagyu beef restaurant and the World Cultural Heritage Site Senganen! Thank you for your patience to listen to my stories from the start to the end.
Simon F.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
“Simply Brilliant!”
Right from the outset Hitomi was a joy to deal with. She was responsive to our communications and interested in our needs on the day. Hitomi put together a perfect itinerary for us and was really fun to be with all day, providing a fascinating local perspective. We loved the ferry ride to Mount Sakurajima, its footbaths and observatory as well as the Sengam-en Feudal Lord villa. However the real highlight was lunch in an amazing restaurant cooking our wagyu beef on the integrated table barbecue. What an experience! We’d highly recommend Hitomi to anyone. You won’t be disappointed!!
Hitomi A.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. I was the one who had the most fun during the tour. You people were so kind and sweet and so fun to be around and talk to. As expected, the best attraction was Bakuro's Wagyu Beef Yakiniku! Please come back to Kagoshima in the near future to find the best antique Satsuma ware. I wish you all the best!
Lindsey M.
Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
“Wonderful day in kagoshima”
Hitomi was a wonderful guide! Unfortunately we didn’t have great weather but she certainly made the most of it and was very flexible to our schedule due to weather. She also took us to the best lunch we have had in Japan. Would absolutely recommend!
Hitomi A.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed Kagoshima and Wagyu beef yakiniku. I also enjoyed guiding you around Senganen Cat shrine. By now you are definitely having a great time with your beloved cat and dog. with many thanks.
$420/ per group
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Highlights of Kagoshima, Sakurajima and Sengan-en Garden
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