KagoshimaTemples & shrines
Sengan-en Cat Shrine
A small shrine in Sengan-en honoring two cats that returned with Shimadzu Yoshihiro from war.
Beside JR Sengan-en Station; about 10 min on foot inside the garden
Plan your visit
Cat places
- Access
- Beside JR Sengan-en Station; about 10 min on foot inside the garden
- Hours
- Sengan-en 9:00–17:00
- Closures
- First Sunday in March (Kagoshima Marathon day)
- Admission
- Sengan-en admission required; check the official current price
- Phone
- 099-247-1551
Before you go
Before you visit
The shrine is inside Sengan-en's paid area. Follow garden rules and respect the cultural property and other visitors.
Sources & verification
Information verification
- Method
- Official website
- Last checked
- ● Recheck due2026.08.29
- Current status
- Listed
- Source
- Open source ↗
Transport, opening hours and local rules may change. Always check official information before visiting.
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