seasonal events

Sengan-en is a stately home and gardens built in XNUMX by Shimadzu Mitsuhisa. The landscape that has captivated not only Shimadzu Nariakira, a wise ruler, but also Princess Tenshoin Atsuhime and others whose names can be found in Japanese history. In addition, the garden, where you can feel the change of seasons, hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Among them are the “Nagashibina”, which is held in spring to pray for a year of perfect health, the “Kyokusui-no-en”, where waka poems (traditional Japanese poem of thirty-one syllables) are performed, and the Chrysanthemum Festival, where Sengan-en Garden is filled with about １５，０００ chrysanthemums in autumn, which attracts many visitors from across the prefecture and beyond.

The House

Take a stroll around the house and explore the rooms lived in by the Shimadzu Family. Enjoy the private view over the gardens, Kinko Bay, and active volcano Sakurajima. Learn about the lifestyle of Prince Shimadzu Tadayoshi and see how distinguished guests from both Japan and overseas were welcomed at Sengan-en by the Shimadzu family.

Traditional Culture Experience Facility

In the experience facility inside the park, visitors can experience 13 programs in which they can enjoy the traditional culture of Satsuma, including cutting Satsuma Kiriko crystal glass and wearing armor that has been recreated from the collection of the Shimadzu family. There are also a few other that are easy to join regardless of age, all of which can be experienced on the day without a reservation.
*Dressing/fitting experience and Kiriko cutting experience can be reserved in advance from the official website

Traditional Samurai Clothing (６０ minutes, Adults ８，０００ yen～)

In addition to armour, traditional samurai clothing and Oshima tsumugi weave (type of pongee) are prepared

Glass Accessory Making (３０ minutes, １，０００yen)

Accessories made from Satsuma Kiriko Crystal (sparkling pieces of crystal glass)

Painting Satsuma Ware Pottery (４０ minutes, ４，０００yen~)

Authentic Satsuma Ware pottery with original painting

Shihan Mato Archery (５ arrows for ５００ yen)

Experience the bow and arrow that Sengoku Warlords are said to have used to entertain a banquet