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Senganen Kagoshima -a traditional Japanese garden (half day)
Relax in Senganen, a state garden registered as a national scenic beauty, 3 km away from the city center facing a grand view of the volcano, Mt. Sakurajima, and a gentle sea of Kagoshima Bay. It used to be a villa owned by lords of Satsuma (an old name for Kagoshima) who ruled this land over 7 centuries. Enjoy their beloved garden, imagine their Samurai life and find out a unique landscape among all Japanese traditional gardens. Many options prepared, so please do check the details!
Meeting Point
Tenmonkan, the downtown of Kagoshima city (could be changed to customize)
Information Center at Senterrace Tenmonkan (1F), Tenonkan
Meet up.
Tenmonkan bus stop, Tenmonkan
Take a bus.
Senganen main gate, Senganen
Enter the garden. Start a walking tour.
The house, Senganen
Visit an old residence of the lords of Satsuma.
Cultural experience house, Senganen
Enjoy Optional activities: back garden walk/ Shuseikan historical museum/ Kagoshima cultural experiences/ food and drink/ souvenir shopping
Senganen main gate, Senganen
Get ready on the way back.
Senganen bus stop, Senganen
Take a bus.
Tenmonkan bus stop, Tenmonkan
Back to Tenmonkan or anywhere you want to stop by.
Ending Point
Tenmonkan, the downtown of Kagoshima city (could be changed to customize)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
public transportation fee (a round ticket between Tenmonkan and Senganen for you and guide) @¥380/person
Senganen entrance fee @¥1,500/person
optional Kagoshima cultural experiences if requested
e.g.
Shihan Mato archery @¥500/person
Oshima Tsumugi woven sachet making @¥1,000/person
traditional Samurai clothing @¥5,000/person -
Satsuma Kiriko crystal cutting @¥5,500/person
personal shopping/ food and drink
e.g.
Matcha tea set @¥980
extra hour ¥5,000/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 in the garden, so comfortable shoes would be 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
