Sengan-en

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Sengan-en is the most famous garden in Kagoshima-ken, made by Shimazu lord in the 19th

century at the beautiful bayside Kinko bay. The garden contains many historic artifacts that

tell of its long history.

Mount Sakurajima

Sengansen garden

Sengansen garden

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Shimazu residence

Open corridor

Pond

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Alcove

Dining room

Armour and helmet

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 World Heritage, Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution  

Shoko Shuseikan Modern Industrial Complex. The museum of the Classics located here exhibits

a various of objests related to the Shimazu family and the Satsuma domain, introducing a Shimazu

family tree chart and many other belongings.

World Heritage

Shoko Shuseikan

Shoko Shuseikan entrance

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The stone buiding which houses the collection has been desighnated on the World Heritage, 

Meiji Japan’s Industrial Revolution.

Reflectance furnace foundation

Base of Reflectance furnace

Reflectance furnace

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Ryugu Shrine

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Ryugu Shrine is located at Nagasaki-bana Cape, the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula.

Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of the legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). Sea turtles come

to lay eggs on the beach near this place, and local people love them as the protective god of the sea.

Ryugu Shrine

Nagasaki-bana Cape

Lighthouse at the Cape

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The new worship hall of the shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for

sightseeing “Ibusuki-tamate-bako” is associated with the legend of Urashima Taro. Tamate-bako

is a box Otohime gave to Urashima Taro. This shrine is becoming popular as a power spot of

matchmaking and good fortune in love. There are shells in a big pot. It is said that if you write

your wish on a shell and dedicate it, your wish will be granted.

Shrine main building

Urashima Taro

Shell dedevate house

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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General information  

Address	1578-8 Yamagawa-Okachogamizu, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Yamagawa Station

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Nagasaki-bana Cape in Satsuma peninsula

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Nagasaki-bana Cape is the southernmost point of the Satsuma Peninsula. A walking path

leads from a small cluster of souvenir shops to the tip of the cape where there stands a white

lighthouse.

To the Cape

Lighthouse

View from the sea

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A highlight of a visit to the cape are the views of nearby Mount Kaimondake, which stands

924 meters above sea level. Because of its conical shape, it bears a striking resemblance to

Mount Fuji and is often referred to as “Satsuma Fuji”.

Mount Kaimondake

Lighthouse

Kinko bay

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Nagasaki-bana Cape is said to be the birthplace of The Legend of Urashima Taro who saved a turtle,

it took him to Ryugu-jo (the Palace of the Dragon as a token of it’s gratitude). The new worship hall

of the Ryugu Shrine was built in 2011. The name of popular limited express for sightseeing “Ibusuki

tamate-bako” is associated with the Legend of Urashima Taro.

Ryugu Shrine

Shrine main building

Urashima Taro

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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General information  

Address	Nagasaki-nana, Yamagawa-Okachogamizu, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	15 minutes by a vehicle from JR Yamagawa Station

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Nishi-Oyama Station

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Nishi-Oyama Station is the southernmost railway station in Japan operated by JR, boasts

a breathtaking view of Kaimon-dake volcano to the front.

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The post box standing in front of the station is painted yellow similar to the turnip rape flower that

stands as symbol of Ibusuki.  This post box has seen an explosion in popularity because some

believe it brings happiness to those who send mail from it.

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 Location of Ibusuki

　

 

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General information  

Address	602 Yamakawa-oyama, Ibusuki-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	15 minuts by a vehicle from JR Ibusuki Station

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Kirishima travel guide

 

Located in the northeastern part of Kagoshima  and is the entrance to the Kirishima district of Kirishima Yaku National Park, which includes the Kirishima volcanic chain, Sakura-jima Island

and Yaku shima Islands.

 

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Where to explore  

 

Kirishima Shrine   

One of the most beautiful shrine in Kyushu, and is surrounded by forest. The Shrine buildings are

constructed in 1715 and designated as Important Cultural Property of Japan.

 

Kirishima Onsen　

Lying on the lower slopes of the Kirishima Mountain with a distant view over

Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima below. The area is made up of over a dozen Onsen,

of which the largest and best know is Maruo Onsen.

 

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Black Vinegar in Kirishima 

The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.

Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which leterally means a field of

vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and

purchase the finished product.

 

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 Location of Krishima

 

　

 

 

 

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Tour results

We are offering various types of tours, and the tour results up to now are shown links below.

Tailor-made tour       Study tour       Golf tour 

 

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Black Vinegar factory in Kirishima

 

The Fukuyama area along Kinko Bay is home to the famous Japanese black vinegar.

Over here, one can tour the old-fashioned Tshubobatake which leterally means a field of

vinegar jars, witness the traditional manufacturing process of the black vinegar, taste and

purchase the finished product.

 

One of featured producer is Sakamoto Kurozu.

 

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Location of Krishima

 

　

 

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General information  

Address	Sakamoto Kurozu 4967-2 Fukuyama, Fukuyama-cho, Kirihima-city, Kagoshima-prefecture
Access	20 minutes by a vehicle from Kirishima-city

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