Kagoshima's leading garden, Senganen

Senganen is a representative Japanese borrowed landscape garden in Kagoshima. There are many things to see here, including a superb view spot of Sakurajima, a residence where daimyo once lived, and a spot where you can experience the history and culture of Kagoshima. It is not only a filming location for Japanese dramas, but also a nationally designated cultural property. This is a vast open garden covering an area of ​​50,000 square meters. It takes about 40 minutes by direct bus from the center of Kagoshima. There were crowds of tourists for several consecutive days and it was very lively. Although Senganen is famous for its beautiful gardens, there are many other attractions, such as the palace where you can experience the daily life of a daimyo, and the workshops where you can watch the production process of traditional crafts up close. There are many attractions that you will want to spend some time to explore carefully. In addition, it is also the filming location of the 2018 Japanese TV drama (※1) "Sego-dono", which is gaining more and more attention. Kagoshima, where Senganen Garden is located, was once known as "Satsuma" until the 19th century. Shimazu Mitsuhisa, who once ruled Satsuma, built Senganen in 1658 during the Edo period. The Shimazu family built their main residence in present-day Kagoshima City, and Senganen was once used as a family villa. Today, the garden and some of the buildings from that time are still preserved and open to the public. 8 tips for enjoying your trip to Senganen 1. Take photos at the stunning viewpoints of Sakurajima 2. Walk through the Ximen Gate like a daimyo 3. Experience the daily life of the Shimazu family at the palace 4. Hiking in a park surrounded by natural scenery 5. Experience the "manifestation flow and self-manifestation flow" 6. Enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food at the restaurant 7. Learn about the history of Senganen, a World Heritage Site 8. Buy Satsuma Kiriko as a souvenir #Xianyan Garden