Kagoshima: Sengan-en Garden and Japan's Industrial Revolution
cost
From 16,450 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are for Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
The stunning feudal lord's garden, Sengan-en, is a unique opportunity to experience Japan's cultural and industrial heritage. Nestled atop the Sakurajima volcano, this guided walking tour unveils the garden's beauty while exploring its significance in Japan's Industrial Revolution. Learn about the history of the Shimazu clan, marvel at the intricacy of Japanese garden design, and see the remains of the reverberatory furnaces that were instrumental in Japan's early industrialization. You'll also visit shrines and the Shoko Shuseikan Museum, deepening your understanding of this period of transformation in Japan. - Explore the exquisite Sengan-en garden and its historical context - See the remains of the industrial furnaces and learn about early technology - Learn about the Meiji Industrial Revolution at the Shoko Shuseikan Museum - For your convenience, a group tour from Kagoshima Chuo Station is also available.
Note*1: Please select your desired tourist spots from the list in the tour information and create your own itinerary.
Note *2: To obtain the nationally certified guide-interpreter qualification issued by the Japanese government, you must have sufficient knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Sengan-en
- to Shoko Shuseikan
- Meals
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Senganen
Sengan-en is a historic feudal garden built in the 17th century by the Shimazu clan, the feudal lord of the Satsuma domain. Designed to incorporate the dramatic view of Sakurajima volcano as a backdrop, it embodies the refined aesthetics of Japanese garden culture. Beyond its beauty, Sengan-en also played a vital role in Japan's early modernization, with the surrounding area becoming a center of industrial experimentation in the late Edo period.
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Shoko Shuseikan
The Shoko Shuseikan Museum showcases the Satsuma Domain's ambitious modernization efforts in the 19th century. Through historical artifacts and exhibits, visitors will learn about the Shuseikan Project, which brought Western science, engineering, and manufacturing techniques to Japan. Designated as one of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution," the museum offers essential insight into how Kagoshima contributed to the transformation into a modern industrial nation.