Sengan-en: Samurai Gardens & Stately Home of Kagoshima’s Shimazu Clan | Samurai of Culture
Step back into the rich history of Kagoshima at Sengan-en, the elegant stately home and exquisite gardens of the powerful Shimazu family. Built in 1658 by Shimazu Mitsuhisa, the 19th head of the clan, Sengan-en offers breathtaking views of Sakurajima, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
During the Edo period (1604–1868), the Shimazu family transformed Satsuma into one of Japan’s wealthiest and culturally vibrant domains, annexing the Ryukyu Islands and establishing prosperous trade links with China. At Sengan-en, discover how the Shimazu family hosted distinguished guests from Japan and abroad, including Prince Shimazu Tadayoshi, in the stunning surroundings of traditional gardens overlooking Kagoshima Bay.
Samurai of Culture invites you to experience authentic samurai traditions preserved through generations. Join us in Kagoshima for an immersive journey into Japan’s noble samurai heritage.