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仙厳園（鹿児島県）
Sengan-en (Kagoshima Prefecture)

A Japanese garden facing Sakurajima and the villa of the Shimazu family, head of the Satsuma Domain

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Sengan-en was built as a second home by Shimazu Mitsuhisa,19th head of the Shimazu clan, in 1658. The vast Japanese garden, one of the most notable in the country, is one of the top attractions in Japan, and one of the leading attractions in Kagoshima as well.
There are a number of sights to see in the massive 50,000 square meter garden, with flowers blooming throughout the seasons, such as crane lanterns originally used for experiments with gas lighting, and Kyokusui garden where a so-called Kyokusui no En party is held every April. The building where successive generations of lords of the clan spent their time still survives, and visitors can see inside.
The former Shuseikan Machinery Factory, located within Sengan-en, is Japan's oldest Western-style stone machinery factory built in 1865 and has been designated as an important cultural property by the national government.   Currently, the building is called the Shoko Shuseikan Main Building and used as the Shoko Shuseikan Museum that teaches the 800 year history of the Shimazu Clan. The former Shuseikan Machinery Factory, along with a portion of Sengan-en, were registered the Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution World Heritage Sites in 2015. Incidentally, there is also Satsuma Kiriko cut glass workshop open for tours as well. There is also a facility offering you a chance to experience the traditional culture of Kagoshima by wearing Japanese armor or kimonos, as well as trying your hand at archery.
This is a must see destination when traveling from Kagoshima to Miyazaki.
（Photograph provided by Kagoshima Prefecture Visitors Bure）

Category #Nature and Scenery #Mythology and History #Tourism Sites
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Address 892-0871　鹿児島県鹿児島市吉野町9700-1
Telephone Number 099-247-1551
Business Hours 9:00-17:00
Closed Days Open year round
* Park closed first Sunday in March for the Kagoshima Marathon.
Price [Admission fee]
Sengan-en, Shoko Shuseikan, Goten

High school students and older: 1,600 Yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 800 Yen
Transport ■ About 50 minutes from Kagoshima Chuo Station on the Kagoshima City View. Get off at Sengan-en Mae.
■ About 20 minutes by car from Kagoshima Chuo Station.
■ About 40 minutes by car from Kagoshima Airport (via the Aira Interchange on National Route 10).
■ About 10 minutes by car from Sakurajima Ferry Pier.
Carpark Yes (Fee: 300 Yen)
Related website Sengan-en
Kagoshima Prefecture tourism website

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