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Shibushi Fumoto Garden
Fukuyama Family Garden
A historic garden preserving the legacy of Satsuma's samurai culture from the Edo period.
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During the late Edo period, the Fukuyama family held the highest status among samurai families residing in the Shibushi Fumoto district. Their legacy endures through the beautifully preserved Fukuyama Family Garden, one of the historic samurai gardens collectively recognized as a nationally designated scenic site, known as the Shibushi Fumoto Gardens.
In front of the main residence stretches an elegant dry landscape garden (karesansui) surrounding an artificial hill (tsukiyama), adorned seasonally with azaleas, maples, and podocarp trees. The garden skillfully integrates the distant mountains near Homanji Temple as borrowed scenery, creating a harmonious union with nature. The main house underwent extensive restoration from 2017 to March 2024, carefully reconstructed based on historical photographs and records. It reopened to the public in July 2024, faithfully restored to its original splendor.
The grounds also feature additional historic structures, including traditional storehouses, offering glimpses into samurai lifestyles. Visitors can enjoy hands-on experiences of Shihan-mato, a traditional seated archery game enjoyed by samurai during the Sengoku period, suitable for children and elderly alike. The garden's lush spring greenery and autumn colors further enhance its appeal, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich history and natural beauty of Shibushi’s samurai heritage.
Highlights
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Open to the public, showcasing the residence and gardens of the Fukuyama family, who once held the highest status within Shibushi Fumoto, a historic samurai district of the Satsuma Domain.
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One of the gardens that collectively form the nationally designated scenic site, Shibushi Fumoto Gardens.
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Features a beautiful dry landscape garden (karesansui) with an artificial hill, landscaped with azaleas, maples, and other plants that change spectacularly with the seasons.
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The main residence was restored and reopened to the public in March 2024.
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Visitors can explore the original layout of samurai residences and gain insight into historical lifestyles.
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The master’s room facing the garden retains historical sword marks, offering a vivid glimpse into the past.
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Visitors can compare original Edo-period timber with newly used materials from recent restoration work.
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Exhibits feature valuable historical materials, including carpenters’ notes discovered during restoration.
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Note the decorative details of traditional nail covers (kugikakushi).
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The faithfully restored garden, featuring original planting arrangements, once served as a training area for samurai.
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Visitors can also experience the seated archery activity, Shihan-mato, for 300yen per session.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are there restrooms available?
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Yes, there are.
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Is parking available?
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Yes.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 福山氏庭園
- Postal Code
- 899-7102
- Address
- 6413 Shibushichocho, Shibushi City, Kagoshima
- Telephone
- 099-401-4849
- Closed
- Mondays(If it falls on a holiday, closed on the following weekday), New Year’s holiday period.(From December 29th to January 3rd)
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Admission
- Free entry; Shihan-mato seated archery experience: 300yen per session
- Access
- About 5 minutes by car from JR Nichinan Line’s Shibushi Station.
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)