Private car tour of Kagoshima Sengan-en and Sakurajima
cost
From 104,133 yen per person
Note *1: The above prices are in Japan. Please select your country and currency when applying and confirm the cost.
overview
Enjoy the history and beautiful gardens of Sengan-en, as well as the stunning natural beauty of Sakurajima! Sengan-en is a beautiful garden built in 1658, offering spectacular views of Sakurajima. The vast grounds include a museum showcasing the history and culture of Kagoshima, and in 2015 it was registered as a World Heritage Site. Sakurajima was formed approximately 26,000 years ago and is an active volcano that continues to emit smoke. It is easily accessible from downtown Kagoshima. At Lava Nagisa Park, you can enjoy the magnificent lava fields and foot baths. This tour is for those arriving at Kagoshima Port by cruise ship. A nationally certified guide will be waiting at the entrance to the port to show you the sights!
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
- certified guide
- up at the port
- car
- fee
- fare
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Lunch
itinerary
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Senganen
Sengan-en was built in 1658 by Mitsuhisa, the 19th head of the Shimazu clan. The garden, overlooking Sakurajima, is one of Kagoshima Prefecture's most scenic spots. The garden overlooking Sakurajima is one of the prefecture's most representative landscapes. Within the 50,000m2 grounds, where flowers bloom in every season, you'll find the Shoko Shuseikan Museum, which displays documents and cultural assets related to the Satsuma domain and the Shimazu clan, as well as the palace, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015 as a place that led Japan's modernization.
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Lava Beach Promenade
Sakurajima was formed approximately 26,000 years ago. It is easily accessible from downtown Kagoshima and attracts many tourists as an active volcano that still emits smoke. At Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park, you will be amazed by the spectacular views of the lava fields and observation points.
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Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park Footbath
Sakurajima Lava Nagisa Park is a 100-meter-long footbath that uses natural hot springs that spring from 1,000 meters underground on Sakurajima. The slowly flowing reddish-brown water offers an exceptional view of Sakurajima while you soak your feet.
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Yunohira Observatory
This is the highest observation deck on Sakurajima and the highest point accessible to the public. The view of the rugged mountainside and rising smoke is breathtakingly beautiful.