Tea Ceremony Experience at Sengan-en
Also written: 仙巌園での茶道体験 · 仙岩园的茶道体验
Enjoy a traditional matcha tea ceremony at Sengan-en, the former Shimazu family villa, while taking in views of Sakurajima.
An Illustrated Japan / Kagoshima / Culture & Tradition
About this place
Sengan-en in Iso Kagoshima City 15,000 tsubo villa garden built 1658 by lord Mitsuhisa Shimazu 19th using Sakurajima as hill Kinko Bay as pond Shakkei borrowed view National Scenic Spot and UNESCO component. Gatetinmon Goten museum furnace ruins shrine entertain history. Hosted Edward VIII Russia Nicholas II prince showcasing Shimazu welcome. Today circuit ticket includes Shihanmato archery bamboo craft Satsuma Kiriko accessory Oshima Tsumugi sachet tea cafe serving chicken rice keihan Shirokuma ice and Jambo mochi. Tea house offers matcha experience viewing Sakurajima with wagashi Mizuhiki charm linked memory.
