Kagoshima, Japan | Senganen Garden Admission Ticket (Includes the Palace and Shoko Collection Hall)
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Highlights

  • Explore Sengan-en Garden, a magnificent landscape with Sakurajima Island and Kinko Bay as its borrowed scenery.
  • Gain insights into the Satsuma and Shimazu family history through the Goten (Imperial Palace) and Shoko Seishunkan (Collection of Ancient History).
  • Discover Shoko Seikikan, one of Japan's oldest stone-built Western-style machine shops, part of the Meiji Industrial Revolution Heritage.
  • Enjoy a unique experience by strolling through Sengan-en Garden, appreciating history, culture, and natural beauty simultaneously.
  • Visit Xianyan Garden to explore two key attractions: an exquisite palace with stunning views of Sakurajima and Shoko Seisekikan museum.

Your Experience

The Shimazu family's villa, Sengan-en (Iso Garden), boasts a magnificent garden landscape with Sakurajima Island and Kinko Bay as its borrowed scenery. A stroll through the garden offers a unique experience, allowing visitors to simultaneously appreciate the interplay of history, culture, and natural beauty.

Attractions

The ticket includes admission to the "Goten" (Imperial Palace) and the "Shoko Seishunkan" (Collection of Ancient History), providing a comprehensive overview of the Satsuma and Shimazu family history. The palace, formerly used as a guesthouse, offers exquisite decorations and stunning views of Sakurajima.

Shoko Seisekikan: A museum showcasing the Shimazu family and the culture of southern Kyushu. The building itself is one of Japan's oldest stone-built Western-style machine shops and is a constituent asset of the World Heritage Site "Site of Japan's Industrial Revolution during the Meiji Era." The museum displays a variety of exhibits, including cannons and Ryukyu ship.

Visitor Guidelines

When there are large crowds, the number of people allowed to enter the palace may be limited. Eating and drinking is prohibited in the palace. The use of shooting aids such as monopods, tripods, and selfie sticks is prohibited (subject to on-site regulations). The facility will be closed on the day of the Kagoshima Marathon.

Inclusions

  • Admission to Goten (Imperial Palace)
  • Admission to Shoko Seishunkan (Collection of Ancient History)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Depending on the type of ticket purchased, you may be required to present relevant identification documents at the venue; if you are unable to present the required documents, you may have to pay the difference or be refused entry.
  • Facilities may temporarily cease operation (including the palace which may be closed for maintenance) or have its operating hours adjusted due to factors such as facility maintenance, season, or weather. Please refer to on-site announcements for actual operation and facility opening status.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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