{"id":10434,"date":"2019-03-11T12:28:05","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T04:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/?p=10434"},"modified":"2019-03-11T14:28:28","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T06:28:28","slug":"japan-travel-sengan-garden-a-place-of-scenic-beauty-in-kagoshima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/travel\/2019\/03\/11\/japan-travel-sengan-garden-a-place-of-scenic-beauty-in-kagoshima\/","title":{"rendered":"JAPAN TRAVEL: Sengan Garden, A Place of Scenic Beauty in Kagoshima"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heralded as \u201cA Place of Scenic Beauty\u201d in Japan, Sengan-en<\/strong> (Sengan Garden) in Kagoshima Prefecture reveals its splendor through its natural landscape and fascinating history.<\/p>\n

\"\"Sengan-en in Kagoshima Prefecture<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The 12-acre sprawling garden was built in 1658 by Shimadzu Mitsuhisa of the influential Shimadzu clan.<\/p>\n

Before it became a tourist attraction, Sengan-en served a greater purpose in Japan as it played an important role in bridging Japan to other countries\u2014thus, the many Chinese and Western influences that you can see in the surroundings.<\/p>\n

\"\"The borrowed scenery of Mount Sakurajima that can be viewed from Shimadzu House<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Sengan-en boasts of its borrowed scenery from Mount Sakurajima and Kinko Bay, adding beauty to the beguiling landscape of the garden.<\/p>\n

\"\"At the Matcha Cafe in Sengan Garden\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Mini Matcha Parfait, a mix of matcha and rice tea\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Sweet potato with peanuts\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to navigate around Sengan-en is to take a leisurely stroll. The garden houses around 30 spots worth checking out, from the prestige Shimadzu House to historic monuments, museums, and restaurants.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tin Gate, a famous historical film location in Sengan-en<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Apart from the different spots you can\u00a0see inside Sengan-en, the garden also serves as a venue for various events and historical ceremonies in Kagoshima. Exciting events are held all throughout the year which makes Sengan-en an all-year-round destination.<\/p>\n

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In 2015, Sengan-en and the Shoku Shuseikan Museum were recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site of Japan\u2019s Meiji Industrial Revolution, due to its contribution in pioneering the industrialization in the country.<\/p>\n

With more than 350 years of history, Sengan-en stands as a remarkable site that best mirrors the heritage of Kagoshima.<\/p>\n

How to get here<\/strong><\/p>\n