Samurai Heritage and Meizan Hidden Walk with Gov. Licensed Guide

Discover Kagoshima’s dual soul on an exclusive insider journey.

Step into the 17th century at Sengan-en Garden to experience the samurai lifestyle, industrial legacy, and majestic volcano views of the powerful Shimadzu Samurai clan.

Then, pull back the curtain on Meizanbori, a hidden labyrinth of narrow, nostalgic wooden alleyways frozen in 1950s Showa-era charm. Missed by most tourists, this retro neighborhood is where historic architecture meets modern galleries, cafes, art and local life