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Sakurajima volcano & Senganen samurai garden in Kagoshima
Explore Mt. Sakurajima, the heart of Kagoshima, by using a local ferry and buses from downtown. It is an active volcano which smokes almost every day and seven erupts sometimes, but people are happy enough to live their daily lives on the very foot of the mountain. Find out why. Later on visit Senganen, a popular scenic garden which were loved by lords of Satsuma (an old name for Kagoshima) who ruled the domain over seven centuries. Enjoy relaxing sceneries and imagine samurai life.
Meeting Point
Tenmonkan information center downtown Kagoshima city (changeable)
Tenmonkan information center downtown Kagoshima city (changeable)
Meet up. Take a bus for Kagoshima port ferry terminal.
Kagoshima port ferry terminal
Take a Sakurajima ferry for Sakurajima volcano. Enjoy crusing for about 15 minutes.
Yunohira observatory Sakurajima volcano
Visit Yunohira observatory at the fourth station of the volcano, the highest point we are allowed to reach, by Sakurajima island view bus. View the peek of Sakurajima just 3 km away and a great 360 degree panorama of the Kagoshima city.
Sakurajima port ferry terminal
Take a ferry back to Kagoshima port.
Kagoshima city hall bus stop
Take a local bus for Senganen garden.
Senganen Japanese tea room
Arrive at the most popular state garden in Kagoshima. Have a luch break at a Japanese tea room.
Senganen garden
Have a relaxing stroll in the garden. See what a traditional Japanese garden is like and why Senganen is so unique among most of others. Enjoy another great view of Sakurajima volcano and full of nature of Iso district. Visit an old residence of the lord of Satsuma domein if time permits.
Senganen bus stop
Take a bus back to downtown.
Tenmonkan downtown Kagoshima city (changeable)
Time to say good-bye!
Ending Point
Tenmonkan downtown Kagoshima city (changeable)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
public transportation fee (buses and ferry tickets for you and your guide) @1500JPY/person
Senganen entrance fee @1,500JPY/person
Food and drink
e.g.
Matcha tea set @980JPY
Locat lunch set @2000JPY
extra hour 5,000JPY/hour
Tour Important Information
We walk at a slow pace for about 1 hour or more. There are some places unpaved, graveled or with stone steps, so comfortable shoes are preferable.
Important message from the guide
I can arrange a full-day tour at weekend.
Weekdays, only a half day tour is available.
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
Kagoshima Tour Reviews
Kristine B.
Sakurajima volcano & Senganen samurai garden in Kagoshima
“Excellent Guide”
We went on a 6 hour tour with Maki to see the beautiful Samurai Gardens and the lookout to the volcano. Make was very thorough in contacting us in advance and arranging our meeting point and local transportation. Everything went very smoothly. She was a very kind, knowledgeable, and wonderful guide, making sure to give us good information, and making sure we were comfortable. And there were extras, too. For example, we didn't have time to stop for a meal, so she had stopped at a store in advance of the tour and bought us sandwiches we could eat on the go. We stopped at a spot where we could experience the custom of soaking our feet in a volcanic hot spring, and she provided a gift of small towels so we could dry off our feet. She took pictures of us and sent those by email. Just lots of little extras that made it a good day. Her English is very good (she teaches English at a local elementary school). We had a good tour, ran on time, and we enjoyed our day with her. We'd highly recommend her.
Maki H.
(9 reviews)I appreciate your great review, thank you so much. I am glad to know you could enjoy the day in spite of its cloudy weather. I spent a great time with you, too. Please do come back and see another season in Japan!
Ellen T.
Senganen Kagoshima -a traditional Japanese garden (half day)
“Excellent English Speaking Guide”
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of senganen gardens. Maki was very charming and provided us with an excellent education about this important UNESCO World Heritage Site. It quite beautiful and a must see…especially with Maki. My husband and I couldn’t have had a better tour guide and senganen tour.
Maki H.
(9 reviews)Thank you so much for visiting the garden with me today. First I was worried about the weather, but perhaps your wonderful smiles drove the rainy clouds away. It was perfect in deed! Now please have a good rest and go for next destination. Good luck for you both!
Ron W.
Sakurajima volcano & Senganen samurai garden in Kagoshima
“Thank you Maki!”
Maki helped us getting a minibus to take the 14 of us touring Kagoshima to visit a beautiful Sengamen Garden & Old Lord's house, get a take out for lunch so we can continue to Shiroyama Park to view city and mountain while having lunch, last spot is visiting downtown Tenmokon a very nice compact 6 hours tour. Thanks Maki! Ron.
Maki H.
(9 reviews)Hi Ron, I am delighted to hear from you again. I hope you also enjoyed our annual dancing festival in Kagoshima. Please give my regards to the other members, too. Happy holidays! Maki
