Kagoshima

Destination, Sengan-en, which
is one of Japans famous traditional gardens and the stately home of Shimadzu clan.
Sengan-en overlooks the active Volanoe Sakurajima, which has erupted 65 times so far this year. 3000 people live on the island. Children are required to wear yellow helmets.
The Sengan-en gardens are designated a place of beauty together with adjacent museums that form part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Even though it is still winter here, there were a number of plum trees starting to flower and very fragrant. Gardens were amazing.

The adjacent museum walks you thru the Industrial Revolution of the area.

A three hour tour with a Volunteer Guide.

We have had 4 very unique Volunteer Tour Guides. 3 were retired gentlemen and all 4 with different levels of the English language. Language at times could be a little bit of a hindrance, but there is always google Translate. All were very enthusiastic and really wanted us to enjoy all the sites and what Japan has to offer.Meer informatie