Things to do in Kagoshima, Kyushu-Okinawa: The Best Historic Sites

June 18, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Take a quick ferry ride to Mount Sakurajima, a smoldering volcano, Or, if you prefer to view active volcanoes from a more comfortable distance, stop at one of the many lookout points around the city. (Siroyama Observatory is a good choice.) Finally, if there’s anything better than a foot bath after a long day of sightseeing, it’s a free foot bath after a long day of sightseeing… and you can enjoy one at Sakurajima Nagisa Foot Bath Park.
Restaurants in Kagoshima

1. Sengan-en

9700-1 Yoshino-cho, Kagoshima 892-0871 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 99-247-1551 [email protected] http://www.senganen.jp/
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4.5 based on 1,276 reviews

Sengan-en

Sengan-en is a traditional Japanese garden and stately home that has been passed down in the Shimadzu family for over 350 years. The garden boasts spectacular views of active volcano Sakurajima, and the house provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of a powerful feudal lord. Sengan-en and the surrounding area was fundamentally important in the modernization of Japan. It was here that Western industrial technology was introduced to Japan, studied and used in the creation of modern factories. Shoko Shuseikan is a museum set in a 150 year old stone building originally used as a machine factory. Learn about the 800 year history and culture of the Shimadzu family, and the first steps towards the industrialization of Japan. In July, 2015 Sengan-en and Shoko Shuseikan were recognized as World Cultural Heritage Sites related to Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution.

Reviewed By 1760022 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Driving down from Kumamoto, I chose Sengan-en to view Sakurajima, rather than go to the observatory or the prefectural building and I am glad I did. The gardens were constructed in the 1650's by the Shimazu family, which ruled the area for a considerable time. They couldn't have picked a better spot with its stunning views of Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay. The residence, which was rebuilt in the late 1800's and the rooms show life at it was in those days. There are two restaurants and a matcha cafe, gift shops with local crafts of wood and satsuma kiriko (cut-glass crystal), and snacks, sweets and delicacies. Entrance is 1300 yen for the garden, museum and house (recommended) or just 1000 yen for the garden and museum. My wife and I spent about 3 hours there. This is one place that shouldn't be missed.

2. Old Kagoshima Prison Front Gate

1-30-1 Nagayoshi, Kagoshima 890-0023 Kagoshima Prefecture
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Old Kagoshima Prison Front Gate

3. Fukusho-ji Temple Remains Shimazu Family Cemetery

48 Ikenouecho, Kagoshima 892-0806 Kagoshima Prefecture
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Fukusho-ji Temple Remains Shimazu Family Cemetery

4. Nanshu Shrine

2-1 Kamitatsuocho, Kagoshima 892-0851 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 99-216-132 http://nansyu.starfree.jp/
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4.0 based on 48 reviews

Nanshu Shrine

5. Former Kagoshima Bosekijogishikan

9685-15 Yoshinocho, Kagoshima 892-0871 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 99-247-3401 http://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/kyoiku/kanri/bunkazai/shisetsu/kanko/048.html
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4.0 based on 25 reviews

Former Kagoshima Bosekijogishikan

6. Sekiyoshi Sluice Gate of Yoshino Leat

1263 Shimotacho, Kagoshima 892-0873 Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.kagoshima-yokanavi.jp/data?page-id=2522
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4.0 based on 10 reviews

Sekiyoshi Sluice Gate of Yoshino Leat

7. Old Shuseikan Reverberatory Furnace

9700-1 Yoshinocho Senganen, Kagoshima 892-0871 Kagoshima Prefecture +81 99-247-1551 http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/s/industrial-heritage/52594/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Old Shuseikan Reverberatory Furnace

8. Tsurumaru Castle Ruins

Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima 892-0853 Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.kagoshima-kankou.com/guide/12332/
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3.5 based on 116 reviews

Tsurumaru Castle Ruins

9. Saigo Takamori’s hideout

Shiroyamacho, Kagoshima 892-0853 Kagoshima Prefecture http://www.meijiishin150countdown.com/cust-map/2049/
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3.5 based on 151 reviews

Saigo Takamori’s hideout

10. Terayama Charcoal Kiln

10710-68 Yoshinocho, Kagoshima 892-0871 Kagoshima Prefecture
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Terayama Charcoal Kiln

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