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New Year at Sengan-en
Experience the New Year in traditional Japanese style at Sengan-en, and discover the unique culture and customs of the Kagoshima region.
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Rich cultural heritage and unforgettable experiences
Enjoy events in each season at Sengan-en against the backdrop of active volcano Sakurajima. Experience the rich cultural heritage of Kagoshima, and the traditions of the 800-year-old Shimadzu family for an unforgettable memory of your trip to Japan.
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New Year’s Decorations
Traditional kadomatsu decorations to welcome the New Year on display outside Sengan-en
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Dec
05
Jan
Sengan-en Winter Peonies
Enjoy beautiful winter peonies in straw houses that protect against the cold and snow.
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Jan
02
Jan
New Year’s Mochi-Tsuki
Join in with traditional New Year's celebrations at Sengan-en and try handmade mochi rice cakes and Kagoshima shochu.
01
Jan
03
Jan
New Year Shrine Visit and Spiritual Tour
Learn how to pray at a Shinto shrine then take a tour of the spiritual side of Sengan-en for a fresh start to the New Year.
01
Jan
03
Jan
Free Entry Wearing Kimono 2020
Spend New Year in traditional Japanese style and wear a kimono to get entry to Sengan-en free between January 1st-3rd
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Jan
05
Jan
Traditional New Year Food of the Shimadzu Family
Enjoy a traditional New Year meal using recipes passed down in the Shimadzu family for generations.
02
Jan
Noda-go Shimadzu Taiko Performance
Enjoy a powerful performance of taiko drumming from Noda-go Shimadzu Taiko. Feel the echo of the drums around the garden against the impressive backdrop of active volcano Sakurajima.
03
Jan
New Year’s Falconry
Watch a spectacular performance of traditional New Year's Falconry in the lower garden.
Shimadzu Samurai Armour Experience
Fulfill your samurai fantasies and be dressed in authentic armour by our expert curators.