The Last Samurai Tour - History, Views, Gardens, and Wagyu

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

This is a great, year round, offering for rain or shine. We will Start with a vehicle tour through the city then go to the 800 year clan estate of Shimadzu. Beautiful gardens, UNESCO heritage site, Samurai buildings, and hidden walkways that are straight out of a movie. We will also explore the museum and learn about the history of the clan and industrialization with armor, cannons, stone work, and much more!

Then we stop by a beach view coffee shop and take in the views of the volcano sakurajima from a safe distance. A quick train ride will take us to the main train station and a lunch of Kagoshima wagyu and explore the main city center. From there, depending on time and group interest, we can see Japanese shopping, the riverwalk if cherry blossoms are in season, or just take the scenic street train back to the port.

This tour is great for seniors, couples, and families. We are Kagoshima only guides who speak Japanese/English speakers and a 20 year licensed tour operator.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Sorry, It is hard to accommodate vegetarian, gluten free, vegan or other food specific requests in Japan.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

In-person guide

Entrance fees to historical sites

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snacks

Alcoholic Beverages

What To Expect

Sengan-en

This is the home of the Shimadzu clan as well as site of the birth of Japanese modernization into the industrial age. A UNESCO world heritage site with too many amazing things to put in here, We will chat where the nobles and lords chatted for centuries. Stunning views and a sprawling estate. but there is more.. stone work, a foundry, Samurai gardens, A samurai lords home, and the views.. Let me show you this magical place and share the true history of the last samurai!

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Included

Iso Beach

After leaving the Clad Estate, we will take in views of the beach and the volcano Sakurajima of course from a safe distance. There are a few coffee shops and a chance to dip our toes in or just relax for 20 minutes so long as we didn't enjoy too much of the Samurai Estate..

20 minutes • Admission Included