KagoshimaFacilities

The palace was built in 1658 by Mitsuhisa, the 19th head of the Shimazu family, as a villa for the Shimazu family, and during the reign of Tadayoshi, the 29th head of the Shimazu family, it temporarily served as the main residence, and was also used as a ""guest house"" for inviting dignitaries from Japan and abroad. Enjoy the beautiful decorations inside the residence and the spectacular view of Sakurajima from the building. In addition, Sengan-en Garden, which covers an area of ​​50,000 square meters, is dotted with various attractions such as history, culture, and nature ．Romp around a gorgeous garden that includes small ponds, streams, shrines and a bamboo grove ．Catch sight of the breathtaking panoramic view of Sakurajima and Kagoshima Bay and Sakurajima from the top of the mountain hiking trail ．Bathe in the tranquil atmosphere while admiring the wide variety of trees and plants

Visit one of the largest aquariums in Kyushu, housing countless marine species including whale sharks, bonito, and more! Get a peek of diverse ocean life inside this breath-taking space through the Kagoshima City Aquarium. Explore 7 floors of local marine life collection and see beautiful coral life and exciting dolphin shows. Marvel at the Kuroshio Tank where schools of tiny and massive fish swim together.